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Issue 158 Feb - Mar - Apr 2013

In the complex world of law our aim is to make the complicated straightforward.

Providing sound, practical advice Iain Smith Solicitors LLP on a partner led basis. 18 Queens Road, AB15 4ZT www.iainsmith.com 01224 645454/626250 Copy Deadline : 7 April 2013 Editorial Distribution in First of all, the whole team at MBC News wishes all our NB : the editorial content for this issue should be readers a happy and successful 2013. relevant for reading in mid May - June and July 2013 This issue looks forward to spring and the coming easter celebrations. In addition to the usual reports of local Send your copy as an email attachment and keep photos activities, fund raising efforts and sporting prowess we have separate to: [email protected] the last of our features on how MBC News is produced. Eleanor, our long standing ‘What’s on’ person, describes the Or POST to : job and makes a plea to be replaced. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done. MBC News, c/o 11 Inchgarth Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9NJ Elsewhere, a reader questions Aberdeen’s credentials as a future ‘city of culture’. If this article gets you thinking about Contact Details for MBC News Team : the issue, please get in touch before 7th April. Personally, my experience on the Management Committee of the Lower 861957 Editor (Maureen) Deeside Community Centre (formerly Cults Community Centre) means I have no expectation of success. This 869502 Advertising (Tracey) Committee was formed to allow local people to run the 867571 Accounts (Phillip) community centre facilities in our area when the council 862262 What’s On Locally (Eleanor) decided it could no longer afford to do so. Like all such 318561 Layout (Sue) committees, there are people who give up a great deal 868524 Distribution (Peter) of their own time to try and secure facilities which should benefit everyone in our area. The Committee is extremely diligent and meets regularly. Do you know anything about ... Agendas are drafted, discussions take place, decisions are taken and minutes prepared and approved. So, you ask, T B Huxley Jones sculptor -Professsor of sculpture Grays what is the problem? In reality, we are getting nowhere art school 1934 because each time we take a decision, the Council just changes its mind, moves the goalposts or simply fails to I was wondering if you might be able to assist me, respond. Frankly it is all wearing very thin. Our committee The portrait of Mr James Mcdougall,the village grocer, Bielside, is treated with something approaching contempt, and we Aberdeenshire - we have no details on who he was - I was now have to ask very seriously if the Council have ever been wondering if you could put out a message asking if there are any genuine in trying to let local people run their own services. family members left in the area. My experience on this committee suggests that they have I originally come from Broomfield, where TB Huxley Jones lived never embraced this concept, which is entirely alien to their until his death in 1968. My Grandfather Jack Latham was a paternalistic culture and they will just continue to play the friend of Huxley Jones and a blacksmith and made some armetures long game until all the talented, industrious and committed for large sculptures. members give up in despair! Then the local community will have to forgo foreign language lessons, Badminton, Examples of work: upholstery and, importantly after school child care and just Aberdeen: 11-13 Rosemount square -Spirit of the winds/Spirit of the rain watch ‘Pointless’ (how appropriate!) on the telly instead. Sea Fantasy - Boys Brigade Plaque 1West Craibstone St,Bon accord Square Apart from all this, I do hope that the weather remains kind London: The 4 winds fountain - Hyde Park and that we all can look forward to spring and the year that Helios sun god fountain - BCc white city is to come. Bronze of David Livingstone - Royal Geographical society Kensington Maureen I am currently researching The life and work of TB Huxley Jones, who graduated from Wolverhampton art school and went on to win the ancient Prix De Rome prize for sculpture and to produce many The new GDFAS season offers a cornucopia of enthralling large public works in Chelmsford,London,Aberdeen and the USA. and varied lectures. We warmly welcome back all The intention is to produce a concise biography about him including existing members and would be delighted to see visitors his time at Grays school of art as head of sculpture and his who, having come once, won’t be able to resist coming relationship with Aberdeen. back for more. Please join us for a glass of wine or a soft drink at The book will include input from Alexanandra Harley ARBS,Neal 6.45, prior to the lecture, which begins at 7.30. Visitors are requested to make a £5 donation. French FRBS who worked with him as a student in the 1960s at his studio and his home "HIGH HOUSE" in Broomfield Essex, and February 13: Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomical Form with Function March 13 : The Language of Clothes: Visual Codes and Messages is currently on the council of the royal society of portrait sculptures April 10: Celebration in Ancient Egyptian Art and Hilary Frew FRBS from the Royal Society of Portrait sculptures May 8: A Family Affair: Florence and the House of Medici that Huxley Jones was a founder member of. June 12: Life and Times of the Sundial – Perspective on Civilization’s The small book,is a heartfelt project and any profit will be used to Most Enduring Timekeeper The venue is Robert Gordon’s University, The Faculty of Health & Social help fund a small sculpture prize for students in his name. Care, Garthdee Road. (From the Bridge of Dee, take the second set of I would be grateful with any assistance you might be able to lights on the left after Sainsbury’s). provide. For more information please ring Alison on 01224 869639 or Kind Regards, Thyra on 01224 481278 Andrew Latham (Please put any info to MBC News) Page 2 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news A Poem: Some Village

Some older people call it “The Village” Which it was…. two hundred years ago Some few dozen houses straggled along The road west from the city by the sea

Some people, rich from fish or goods Built mansions back from the road The Return of the Some overlooking the fine River Dee A forest of firs on the northern edge Red Squirrel Some others emulated the wealthy Thanks to many MBC News readers, red squirrels are returning And built modest granites homes to parts of western Aberdeen where they have not been seen for Some near the railway to Braemar many years. Where a Queen had erected a castle After the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project’s article in MBC news last year telling of their work protecting Aberdeenshire’s Some merchants opened small shops wonderful red squirrels, householders throughout the MBC A tram-track was laid from Aberdeen area got in touch and many now have one of our traps in their Some official decided it wasn’t for Cults garden. Now a number of them have been seeing red squirrels - Hence trams stopped at the boundary some for the very first time in their gardens, as picked up by the

P&J back in August last year! Some time later came schools, banks As Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels enters its second phase, Police, post office, cafes, hairdressers, our work in the northeast of Scotland will continue to focus on Some thousands of houses, hotels targeted and co-ordinated trapping of grey squirrels. Trapping Tesco, Costa coffee, Lloyds, … Some village! figures have been good this year, helped by the lack of natural

food in the woods - the trees didn’t like the ‘summer’ either! by Nodwas of Cults With an increase in our trapping coverage we have seen some extremely encouraging results. At Hazlehead Park on the edge of the City, which used to be home to a huge grey squirrel population, we are seeing signs of the red squirrel population recovering. Park users are reporting seeing red squirrels there regularly and one of our Grey Squirrel Control Officers has even started catching red squirrels in our traps for the first time where last year it was entirely greys. The reds were all released MBC Festival 2013 unharmed. Additional evidence came from three new trail cameras which we Planning for the 2013 Festival will begin in tested in Hazlehead Park. These robust motion sensing cameras March and new ideas for the programme are are the type seen on wildlife documentaries and programmes always welcome. The proposed date for the like Springwatch. We leave them out in the woods pointing at a feeder box full of squirrel food. When we reviewed the images Art Exhibition, which is the opening event in the we were amazed to see a cheeky red squirrel found the food Festival programme, is the weekend of 24-25th within less than a day of the box and camera being put out! We August. Please telephone either John Page (01224 have since had some great still images and even some short video clips. 867988) or Joyce Wright (01224 867398) if you have any suggestions or would like information As we head towards spring squirrel activity reaches fever pitch. In January and February males chase females through the regarding the next planning meeting on 5th March. canopy and around tree trunks in dramatic and noisy pursuits. Keep your eyes peeled for this fascinating behaviour and please keep in touch with us! We are heavily reliant on the public to report their squirrel sightings of both reds and greys via the website WINDOW CLEANER In MBC area since 1983 www.scottishsquirrels.org.uk. The Project is keen to improve our coverage in the area. If you Licence/ Insurance would like to join our trap-loan scheme then please feel free to Free estimates get in touch with Project Officer, Steve Willis. One of the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels staff can come and meet and talk you Sills Clean included through the process. We can be reached by email on Roof Gutters [email protected] Cleared or by phone on 01224 266526. Tel: Gordon or Paul 01224 – 825565 or 07762 149712 [email protected]

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 3 What have we done to deserve to be the UK’s ‘City of Culture’?

Our local Council has carried out research that has ‘…established instant explanation of a lack of will to improve the city on every that to deliver a programme which would provide the required occasion. I suspect the reasons are really closer to home. I standard for a UK City of Culture and more importantly provide think that there is real negativity associated with the Council’s the necessary lasting benefits would cost a minimum £12.5 threats to make musical instrument teachers redundant and million’. Apart from a disappointing lack of primary school cutting funding on any cultural projects. Many people associated punctuation, this tells us that this City of Culture lark will not be with these things, (and I am one), know it is pointless to cheap. However, there is a lot more to this matter than just consider putting a funding proposal to the Council. We all money. become very resourceful as a result. In short, any candidate would look at our city and worry that through its own efforts, The idea of a British City of Culture prize was instigated by the this Council (and its predecessors) have ignored and failed to hapless Culture Secretary Andy Burnham, (he who seemed so support cultural activities for years and have never looked at keen on Mr Murdoch’s abandoned bid for Sky). The principal playing their vital part in providing decent and accessible spaces idea was that a winning city might host high profile events for the arts. If the Council did that the artists would do the rest such as the Turner Prize, Brit Awards (perish the thought), Man (as they always have) and Aberdeen would be a proud cultural Booker Prize and the Sterling Prize. Obviously, relocating such centre without the need for any hullaballoo associated with the prestigious nights out would have a positive economic effect on Brit Awards. a ‘provincial’ centre, once the individuals responsible for these awards had recovered from the fact that going home that night IFMcL 17/12/12 would take longer than 15 minutes in the Tube.

The argument for all such ventures is that a virtuous circle is created and cultural values are enhanced. Obviously we should all ignore the fact that any mere mortal wanting to obtain a Cults Academy PTA ticket or table for such an event, may find that challenging. So would all this money and effort just lead to a much more interesting series of dinner dates for the great and good of our fair city or is there a possibility of something more? Winning the ‘City of Culture’ status does not mean that we are st actually very cultural at the moment. It is an award about Friday,Ce 1i lMarchidh 2013 raising the profile of cultural events in the city; so, first of all, we 7:30pm to midnight

need to look carefully where we are in terms of cultural activity The Old Mill Inn in Aberdeen. with In my opinion, through the dedication of many unsung heroes, Aberdeen has a rich calendar of concerts, artistic endeavour and related events. Aberdeen University tries to play its part Clacha n Yell in encouraging all sorts of cultural activity and participation Tickets £16.00 includes Stovie Supper from our citizens. The issue is that in Aberdeen it is not the Phone Cults Academy School Office on 01224 868801 activities themselves which are the problem, it is the logistics associated with any participation in them. Raffle to be held with fantastic prizes!

The HM Theatre is a nightmare for elderly people to attend because of the precipice of the Donald Steps which lead from the perpetually ‘under threat’ car park at the Denburn Centre; parking near the Music Hall is at best very difficult; the public car park which used to be so useful for access to the Arts Centre, the Lemon Tree and the regular recitals at St. Andrew’s Cathedral has gone and is being transformed into another rapidly constructed steel framed edifice and all these problems are compounded by an almost unique Join us in attitude of near punishment of Aberdeen drivers and their passengers, imposed by the Council through its unfair parking system.

The Council may wonder why only four applicants came forward for the main 2013 job associated with this bid. Inevitably, the ‘Gardens Project’ was blamed by at Kippie Lodge the local press who trot this out as an www.kippielodge.co.uk

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Untitled-2 1 14/01/2013 13:54:27 News from the Cults Bieldside and Milltimber Community Council

Looking back to the last part of 2012 we should report operation. The more worrying negative side is that we are firstly that a new Community Council was inaugurated in still short of four members and two youth members. October. You will find a list of the newly appointed community CBMCC could well do with additional people who would be councillors elsewhere on this page. We welcome Margaret prepared (and feel committed) to spend some of their free Stewart and Peter Roberts as new members of the council time to help maintain and improve the quality of life in the and hope they will find a great deal of satisfaction by serving area. If you are interested, please get on the phone the community. now to 864925, 734592 or 862262. In the past year we suffered the sad loss of Andy Pyle who The Carol Concert in December was not blessed with nice passed away unexpectedly in May. Andy had been a member weather. In fact the weather was atrocious but that did not of CBMCC since January 2010 and his ability to overview deter residents from turning up in droves and enjoying – as matters and his sense of reality are greatly missed. much as possible – some pre Xmas cheer. As usual mince pies Anne Rae and John Etchells resigned in 2012 and we thank were provided by Kelly’s and soup by the Cults hotel to keep them both for their valuable contributions. A special thanks the shivering singers warm. Many thanks to the ministers, the goes to John who has been the driving force behind the Morven Choir, the Bon-Accord Silver Band, the Rotary club traditional Xmas Carol Concerts in Cults for a number of members and all helpers for their tremendous effort to make years. the event a success. The collection resulted in £288. This was Possibly not all residents are aware that in Scotland, donated to Voluntary Services Aberdeen who have used it to community councils are instituted and governed by law (Local finance their Older People’s Services Christmas party and the Government Acts1973 and 1994) including the requirement Linn Moor School’s Christmas party. that councillors should be elected representatives of the We will update residents on the progress of the various community. There were no actual elections necessary to form housing development plans in the area in the next MBC the new CBMCC in 2012 as there were insufficient candidates News. to fill all 18 seats. The positive point here is that it saved the Guus Glass - secretary council the cost and everybody else the effort of a voting

Community Council Members Eleanor Brennan Cults 862262 Gillian Buchanan Bieldside 865125 Norman Burt Milltimber 865420 Tracey Davidson Cults 869502 Guus Glass Cults 864925 Secretary Martin Harris Newton Dee 869788 Christine McKay Cults 0779 402 0622 Planning Liaison Harriet North-Lewis Newton Dee 869788 Graham Payne Cults 868827 Treasurer Peter Reiss Milltimber 734592 Chairman Derek Robb Bieldside 868797 Peter Roberts Bieldside 868524 Margaret Stewart Cults 862114 Nigel Williams Miltimber 862639 4 vacancies 2 youth vacancies

28th February 2013 Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Milltimber 28th March 2013 Cults Academy 25th April 2013 Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Milltimber

23rd May 2013 Cults Academy

Email: [email protected] Mail address : Community Council, c/o Secretary, 5 Millden Road, Cults AB15 9LJ

Other useful contact details • Cllr Marie Boulton 522178 / 734712 • Cllr Aileen Malone 522356 / 862189 • Cllr Tauqeer Malik 346615/07732172225 • Police (non emergencies) - 0845 600 5700

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 5 PRE-­‐SCHOOL BALLET BALLET Important TAP MODERN THEATRE CONTEMPORARY - Grampian JAZZ BOYS-­‐ONLY STREET MOVES Symptom Study

Have you had a sore throat, chest pain or a persistent cough in the last two weeks? If so, and you are aged over 18, a University of Aberdeen health re- searcher would like to hear from you. Alison Thornton is leading the Gram- pian Symptoms Study, which aims to find out more about how people think about their symptoms and what they do about them. “We would like to talk to people who have had a sore throat, persistent cough or chest pain in the last two weeks. We are interested

a: Taylor School of Dance, MCA Hall, Mill6mber, AB13 0JT t: 07531 811506 e: [email protected] w: www.taylordance.com in speaking to people whether or not they have sought medical advice,” said Alison, who is based at the University’s Centre of Academic Primary Care.

“The study involves talking to me about your symptom and filling in two short questionnaires. Everything is kept confidential. It should take less than an hour in total and can be done wherever suits the participant – either in their own home, or at the University (Foresterhill campus). It is important that people remember that this is a research study,” she added. “I am not qualified to give medical advice, so if people are worried about their symp- toms, they should seek medical advice in the usual way”.

One participant said, “I enjoyed being able to help. Alison was very pleas- ant. She was kind enough to come to my home. It was very easy.” Alison Anjools is a modern friendly salon based in Cults with passionate stylists added: “We need around 45 volun- and a combined 37 years experience. We pride ourselves on offering a teers for the study and are looking to personal service using only the highest quality L’anza and La Biosthetique include a wide variety of people – men products. All stylists receive on going training to ensure we stay ahead of the latest trends and techniques. and women of different ages and from all walks of life.”

· A full range of professional Anyone who is interested in getting services and products OPENING TIMES ensuring your hair is the Tues 10am - 8pm involved can call Alison on 01224 best it can be. Wed 10am - 7pm 437216 or email ajthornton@abdn. · Tailored bridal packages or style Thurs 9.30am - 6pm Fri 9.30am - 6pm ac.uk and she will send them an infor- options for any special occasion. Sat 9am - 4pm mation pack telling them more about · Private consultations for hair or CLOSED Sun & Mon scalp problems the study. This is an opportunity to get involved in some community based research and she would love to hear 14A SOUTH AVENUE, CULTS, ABERDEEN AB15 9LP from anyone who thinks they might be TELEPHONE: 01224 863633 able to help.

Page 6 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news North-east ice hockey team show MO-tivation for charity

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MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 7 Two events were held at Cults Academy to conduct an informal News from consultation on the City’s ‘School’s Estate‘. Originally one event had been planned for the 6th November but due to the date Councillors Boulton & Malik clashing with Cults Primary’s ‘Parents Night’, a second meeting took place on the 26th November. At both events, Council Officers and I addressed parents at the start of the evening, outlining the Happy New Year! challenges and opportunities the Council faces, with regard to the School’s Estate across the City. I explained the challenges as I see Thankfully, we have been spared the snow conditions of past them but that we as parents (I include myself here) now have the years but unfortunately we have faced flooding, caused by the opportunity to try and influence the way education should be de- heavy rain. This led to many closed roads and homes and busi- livered, in particular on Lower Deeside but also more widely across nesses having to be cleared of soggy and muddy belongings. the city of Aberdeen. Parents then split into working groups, Council Officers are visiting areas affected by the flooding to see facilitated by Council Officers, to discuss and put forward sugges- what realistic measures can be put in place to try and reduce tions, captured and detailed by the facilitators. It seems many the risk of flooding in the future. If you have been affected by parents left the events and shared information with other parents flooding (including flooded roads that became impassable), which who didn’t manage to attend, enabling them to contribute directly you believe has been wholly or partly caused by blocked drains or to the Council, either by utilising ‘Survey Monkey‘ or email/letter. indeed anything else under the Council’s control, please ensure The opportunity to respond to the Informal Consultation was due you report the situation to: to finish on the 30th November but due to the additional date the West Tullos Roads Depot Council extended the time for responses by a further week, so Craigshaw Drive allowing parents to seek any clarification to queries they may have West Tullos Industrial Estate had before sending in their views. There have already been meet- Aberdeen ings to discuss and evaluate the responses from parents and work AB12 3AL is ongoing to bring a report to a specially convened meeting of Phone: 01224 241500 the Education, Culture and Sport Committee on the 15th February. Email: [email protected] The report will lay out officers’ recommendations based on various pieces of information, including the input from parents. Council- Just in case the snow does arrive, the Council has the necessary lors will then have the opportunity to accept (or otherwise, add to, salt/grit stocks and gritters standing by to deal with it. Addition- subtract from etc.) the recommendations and from this meeting ally, there are grit boxes available throughout the city for use by Officers will be instructed to move forward to carry out ‘Formal the general public. These containers will be regularly checked and Consultation’ following Councillors agreed recommendations. This refilled but can at times run out; should the box near you become will allow for further views to be put forward. empty, please don’t hesitate to call 0845 608 0919 to get it filled. The bid for the UK City of Culture is underway and I hope to up- At the November Development Sub Committee (Planning) we date you in the next issue of MBC News. saw the development for 81 houses at Friarsfield approved. I and A design competition is currently ongoing for the transformation of my Independent colleague Councillor Finlayson, moved to defer the Music Hall; this ‘A’ listed building will retain its character and the decision to allow for further discussions/negotiations on two special features but the intention is to enable enhanced opportu- unresolved issues: the first being the capacity at local schools nity for various allied activities. Again, I will keep you updated on and the second, the ongoing negotiations over land ownership for progress. the spine road. Unfortunately, we received no support from other Councillors on the committee and hence lost the vote and the de- velopment was approved. My reason for going for deferment was Marie Boulton to ensure we had available all relevant, confirmed information, Independent Councillor before we took the final decision. I believed this was the correct Lower Deeside way to do things, fairer to existing residents in the area, to those who would buy the houses and also to the developer.

The next large application, expected to come to the Develop- Tauqeer Malik ment Sub Committee in the coming months, is the development Labour Councillor at Oldfold Farm (550 houses). I will keep you updated as things Lower Deeside progress.

• Friendly local club • Excellent facilities including 6 floodlit artificial grass courts • Professional coaching team headed by Gareth Rennie • Extensive coaching programme available throughout the year for all members (Junior and Senior) • Weekly session for both social and competitive players • Social events and club tournaments Contact the Secretary Maggie MacLennan on 861485 for membership details Contact the Coach Gareth Rennie on 07714753607 for coaching details www.cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk

Page 8 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Den of Cults/Deeside Walk News from Councillor The condition of the path at the Den of Cults from Friarsfield Road to the Square in Cults has been raised by several residents. Aileen Malone This is a worrying issue as the path is unwalkable in places. When frost lifts the surface, it turns into a sea of mud in some areas. This has been cleared up but we are back to where we were previously with rotting leaves and debris making the path I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy hazardous. New Year and all the best for 2013. I am pleased that work is being considered for upgrades to the Hand Rails/ Kirk Brae following walking routes in our area: Last year I was asked by residents to help find resources for a • Core Path 63: Den of Cults – work should be complete by handrail in Kirk Brae and in Abbotshall Road. This is to assist the end of January 2013 pedestrians up the steep incline. I am delighted to confirm the • Core Path 66: Deeside Line – the original proposal for funding for a new handrail. The location is on the west side of works is due to be completed in February 2013. Additional Kirk Brae, from the traffic lights to the black garage door where drainage mitigation works are being investigated to take the slope eases off. This is a length of just over 43 metres. advantage of savings made elsewhere in the programme • Core Path 68: Den of Cults - work should be complete by The gradient is not as steep in Abbotshall Road and is constant the end of January 2013 for the length of the street. The roads team feels that there is not the same necessity to install a handrail at this location which The capital programme expenditure for 2012/13 was approved at would be costly along the full length. Please let me know if this the Nestrans Board meeting on 18th April 2012. The above projects is something you feel would be beneficial and I will continue to are still outstanding. I hope this work will be completed soon and pursue! be welcomed. Walking and other forms of green transport are important for all and I would be pleased to hear any comments Flooding issues within Cults or suggestions. Last November major drainage improvements were carried out on the Den of Cults. I have been given assurance that these Getting things done works will alleviate flooding problems. I do hope that Kirk Brae I am always keen to help to get things done for the benefit is never again the torrent of water we experienced last August of our local community. Please contact me if you have any when several homes were damaged. comments, suggestions or questions and I will do my best to protect and improve our local quality of life. I will always do my Dunmail Manor- Public Car Park best to help. Residents in Dunmail Manor complained to me about cars parking indiscriminately near the property. The ‘No Parking’ lines were faded and unclear. I followed this up and I am pleased that My contact details are as follows: these have now been re-painted. The residents who face onto Councillor Aileen Malone the car park have very little light. Cars that park adjacent to their Town House homes are blocking whatever light they have. Broad Street Aberdeen AB10IFY Parking on these lines is also a safety concern. This ‘No Parking’ area is designated for emergency vehicles to access Dunmail Direct Dial: 522356 Manor. I am hopeful that the re-painting of the lines will make Home: 862189 people aware of this access issue. Email: [email protected]

At the same time I requested a new ‘Aberdeen City Council’ sign be erected in place of the obsolete Grampian Regional Council sign; it is now clear who owns the car park and City Wardens will patrol when in the area.

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MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 9 Charities work together for the under-privileged

Some Peterculter youngsters will take a taste bud trip around the globe over the next few months, thanks to a thoughtful donation from one local charity to another. Students at VSA’s Linn Moor School in Peterculter will be hypothetically ‘jetting off’ once a month to experience in- ternational food and culture after support from community food initiative, Cfine.

It’s not often you hear of one not-for-profit donating to another but VSA, which supports 2,500 of Aberdeen’s most vulnerable people each year, and Cfine have devel- oped a strong friendship. Their missions are a natural fit. Cfine is a social enterprise, selling fruit, vegetables and Cults Otters Amateur other produce to oil companies, restaurants and sandwich Swimming Club bars across the city. VSA’s Linn Moor School is actually its longest-standing customer. All Cfine’s profits are rein- vested into health development work in disadvantaged, “Swim Fit” excluded and vulnerable local communities. And the fact it creates employment for adults with learning difficulties Fun activities for general fitness underpins VSA values. & to develop swimming skills The taste sensation sessions will be of benefit to the 21 for children aged 8 -14 youngsters who are aged between five and 18, all with additional support needs and many with autistic spectrum Saturdays and Sundays disorder. The staff team at Linn Moor School came up from 3.15 pm - 4 pm with the project to help the children learn about different During school term-time cultures, taste new foods and enjoy socialising together. “We’re so grateful that Cfine are kicking the year off for only at Cults Academy Pool us,” said general manager, Shona Duff. “But we’re eager to hear from others who can help us on our journey. We’d • Life saving skills • Fun and games to build up fitness love some local people or organisations to take Cfine’s (not lots of lengths!) lead by helping to fund the food and joining us on the • Learn to dive night.” Need to have completed minimum The international journey started in November with an of Aqua 3 and be able to swim 50m alternative St Andrew’s Day celebration. The children front crawl and 50m breaststroke had a curry night in honour of Scotland’s second favou- For more details, please contact: rite meal. Cfine’s support means they can go ahead with Sonia Richardson on 01224 919 615 January’s Burns Night and Chinese New Year in February. [email protected] For more information about getting involved with Linn Moor School’s year of world foods, please contact Shona www.cultsotters.org.uk Duff on 732246.

Page 10 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news SERVICES Adult worship, Junior Church and Creche every Sunday at 10.30am.

COMMUNION Shared on the last Sunday of every month, except July and August.

WEDDINGS AND BAPTISMS We welcome all enquiries and are happy to meet with couples and families.

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES Many members and their friends meet during the week to share their hobbies and interests. A list of groups will be found on the Church’s web site at: http://www.cultsparishchurch.co.uk

HUB CAFÉ Light lunches and home-baking are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 10.00am and 3.00pm.

CULTS O50 CLUB See the Hobbies and Social pages of the MBC News.

MINISTER Ewen Gilchrist, 1, Cairnlee Terrace, Bieldside, AB15 9AE Tel: 861692.

SANCTUARY AND CHURCH OFFICE Cults Parish Church (performed by local GP) Worship Centre, 1, Quarry Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9EX Tel: 869028. Email: [email protected]

HOLY WEEK SERVICES These will be held at St. Devenick’s, at 7.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Cults Music to Remember People with dementia, their family, carers and friends meet to sing on Tuesdays (fortnightly) in the Sanctuary, with refreshments in the Hub café afterwards (10.15am – 11.45am) on 12 and 26 February, 12 and 26 March and fortnightly MUSIC IN THE SANCTUARY thereafter. Contact Rosa Laing 868156 or Fran Payne 868827

The fourth series of recitals continues with performances by QUIZ NIGHT @ THE ASHVALE FISH RESTAURANT It will some of the North-East’s ‘up-and-coming’ musicians: be held on 22nd February at 7.00pm. Admission £12.50. Proceeds A team of traditional instrumentalists and singers who are for the Hub re-building fund and a donation to Archway. Tickets mentored by Paul Anderson and Shona Donaldson will play for from Dorothy McLellan @ 733666 or the Church Office @ 869208. us on Sunday, 17th February at 2.00pm. Alice Allen, a cellist from Banchory who is studying at the Northern College of Music will play for us on Sunday 24th March at 2.00pm. City of Aberdeen Music School’s students will play for us on 21st April at 2.00pm. Admission is by donation. At the end of the last series, the Aberdeen & Deeside Tutors generosity of our audiences enabled us to pass over £1500 to our chosen charities. Refreshments will be served after the recital. 1 to 1 tuition in students' homes The Parish Church’s Recitals Group is planning the next all subjects - all levels 2013/2014 series, as I write. If there is an instrumentalist or singer, soloist or group you would like to hear, please contact David Coleman @ 867408. For more information please contact us on: Meantime, we look forward to seeing you at our next recital. tel: 01224-330546 Cults Parish Church Worship Centre, 1, Quarry Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9EX mob: 07743399754

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 11 Drs Mathieson, Mckeown, MortoN, Smith and Booth Cults Medical Group

Telephone: 01224 744911 Email: [email protected] Firstly the staff and doctors at Cults Medical Group would like www.cutting-edgeltd.co.uk to thank all the patients who kindly handed in Xmas presents to the surgery over the Festive Period. This was very much appreciated by everyone. Cutting Edge… the ultimate bathroom and Dr Jodi West is now on maternity leave but we are delighted to wetroom specialists in Aberdeen. We will welcome Dr Sandra Holmes to the Practice who will work with us transform your bathroom into a luxurious until Dr West returns later in the year. space of tranquillity and relaxation. The flu campaign is always a massive team effort and I would Re-designing or replacing your bathroom can like to thank all our staff who did a great job in achieving our seem like an impossible task, but we have the recommended target by some way. knowledge, expertise and skill to take your Following a cold dark winter, some of you will be heading abroad idea from a dream to reality. for some well deserved sunshine. If you think you may require vaccinations, please remember to contact us in plenty of time We pride ourselves for our First Class to make an appointment at our travel clinic run by our senior Customer Service (pre and post installation), Practice Nurse Wendy Farquharson. outstanding workmanship and attention to th detail. We will offer you advice on a wide Finally the surgery be closed on Wednesday 13 February pm th range of products, ensuring that your and Wednesday 13 March pm for Protected Learning Time. In case of an emergency, please contact NHS24 on 08454 242424. bathroom / wetroom meets all your personal requirements including affordability. As part Thank you of our complete bathroom solution we can Tracey Wilson, Practice Manager also provide under floor heating and entertainment for your bathroom including South avenue,Aberdeen, ab15 9lQ music systems and water proof plasmas. tel 0845 337 1140 : fax 01224 860170

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Page 12 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Something for everyone at your local community church!

www.dcfchurch.org Binghill Drive, Milltimber, AB13 0JE Join us for our Easter Services Church Office: 01224 733979 Good Friday, 29th March 2013 Evening Communion, 7pm WORSHIP SERVICES 9:30am & 11:30am Family Service Easter Sunday, 31st March 2013 with crèche, Junior Church, S1-2 Bible Class Family Service, 9.30 & 11.30am and Celebration Group (11:30 Service only) Easter Praise Evening 6pm 6:00pm Evening Service with Communion 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly For further information on Worship Services and activities please go to www.dcfchurch.org

NEW SESSION JANUARY 2013 Robert Hamilton, our Care Pastor, is happy to meet for a chat, perhaps to be a listening ear, offer help, share a pastoral prayer, or just get a chance to meet and say ‘hello’. All are most welcome to join us for a Call Robert on 07595072090 or in the church on 733979. 7-week course at COMMUNITY NIGHT in the th church, starting 15 January 2013 – 7:30pm Tuesdays. Getting married? Phone the Church Office for The informal evening starts with a meal, details of our Marriage Preparation course. and various courses are on offer. The Marriage Course

Alpha

Our Support Group meets to have a light meal together and follow a seminar programme every Friday during term at 7pm in Café One in the church. Information: S1-3 7:30-9:00pm - 4th Friday monthly 07834923007 [email protected] FRIENDSHIP IN ART All artists most welcome! We meet monthly on the first Friday in Café One, 10am-12pm. Creativity in art enjoyed among PARENTS, BABIES &TODDLERS artistic friends, with time for coffee and a chat too! We would love to have you join us here Enquire at the Church Office. in the church with your little ones for our fun, lively, friendly Tuesday mornings, 9:45-11:30am. Phone Morven on You will be made 744829 or just come along. most welcome at our over 50s social MISSIONARY CRAFT WORKSHOP group - special We meet in Café One every 2nd & 4th events, outings, Wednesday monthly, 10am-12pm to Coffee Mornings make useful gifts to send to children (2nd Monday of the and missionaries working abroad. We month) and more! would be pleased to have you join us.

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 13 LEARN ITALIAN

Why not join an Italian Class in Cults - A hotel with a difference Aberdeen? You can choose day or evening Are you a recycled Teenager? classes: Beginner to Advanced level. Do you have mobility problems? The following classes are scheduled at present: Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30 am Advanced Are you a lone traveller? Tuesday 2.00 – 4.00 pm Post- Beginners Then a very special welcome Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm Post - Intermediate awaits you at Thursday 9.30 – 11.30 am Intermediate Lovat Lodge Hotel Nairn Thursday 7.30 – 9.30 pm Beginners We are a family run business, for over 40 years Friday 9.30 – 11.30 am Intermediate we have helped mature and disabled guests enjoy Friday 2.00 – 4.00 pm Beginners holidays without restrictions. Our care is shown by the number of guests that have returned year after Individual lessons are also available. year. So why not find out more by contacting us For further information, please contact Janice, Stephen or Susan Enrica Conti: 01667 453298 email: [email protected] Tel: 07786 827714 www.lovatlodgehotel.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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• sale • purchase • buy to let • first time buyer • tenant find • factoring www.phoenixaberdeen.co.uk [email protected]

57-59 North Deeside Road, Bieldside Tel: 01224 861830 Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm BUY, DONATE OR VOLUNTEER www.mackinnons.com LOCALLY 379 North Deeside Road FRIENDS OF CAMPHILL WELLBEING TRUST Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SX Registered Scottish Charity SC035583 Tel: (01224) 868687 Page 14 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Producing MBC News – Your Local Delivery Volunteers (Peter) Once the final version has been approved and sent off to the the final stages printers, Sue lets me know that it should soon be arriving for distribution. About a week later a truck arrives with a pallet of You have heard in previous editions how the MBC Newsletter boxes containing 4200 copies of the MBC News and my work comes to life and is funded. Here is how it stays on top of events begins. and gets into your hands. We have seven area distributors who receive between 200 and What’s On Locally (Eleanor) 1000 copies of the magazine, which they further distribute to a number of willing volunteers in their area for door-to- I moved to Cults in 2003 after working overseas in the door delivery. I bundle up the magazines for each of the area oil industry where I obtained a booklet produced by the distributors, let them know that the new edition is ready and local Petroleum Women’s Club, which provided information arrange a time to deliver their copies. The magazines then get about what was going on in the area. Although MBC News passed on to the 125 volunteers who deliver them to one or carried advertisements for some activities, it did not have more streets in their area. a comprehensive list of what was going on in the area. I contacted the editors at that time, Dave MacFarlane and Ali I have the task of ensuring the advertisers get a copy of Annand, and suggested that I produce something. To get MBC News so they can see how their kind support is being information, I went to the library, scoured the windows of shops communicated; some are hand delivered, others are posted. I like Alexander Wills and Kelly’s and went into the local library. I also send out a number of copies to those representatives in also asked people I met about what they were involved in and Aberdeen City Council whose role requires them to keep abreast that was the beginning of “What’s On Locally” or “Clubs, Classes of local community matters. We also deliver copies to the local and Other Social Activities” as it was originally called. schools and libraries.

My first article appeared in the Summer Edition 2004 and Our goal is to the get the magazine into your hands within two was about one page. As I do in every edition I asked people weeks of it being delivered by the printers. That does not always to contact me if they knew of any activities which should be happen as occasionally people are away on vacation or business included. The list of activities in our area now covers about but we do our best to meet that target. The whole delivery three pages. When I come across something new, I contact process relies on volunteers and new volunteers are always the person running the activity and ask if they would like their welcome as we usually have a few changes during the year, so activity to be included. There is no charge for this, so people are please contact Peter Roberts (868524) if you would like to help usually very happy to be included. After an activity is put onto deliver MBC News. the list, I rely on the contact person to let me know if there are changes to the details listed and in particular if the activity is no longer run.

Before I revise the list each quarter, I ask the Church Administrators to advise me of what is going on in their premises so I can double-check what I have on the list. In all cases I contact the person involved with the group before I make any changes. Once the review is complete, I send a note of the Martin J Clarke | Lead Pastor changes to Sue Simpson, our Layout Coordinator, who then Andrew Hayes | Outreach & Family Pastor

updates the magazine. Main Gathering, Sunday, 11am (join us for prayer from 10:30am) It always surprises me how many things there are going on. with Crèche & Children’s Church If you know of anything I have missed or would like to make Ascend Youth, Sundays from 6-8pm a comment or would be interested in taking over this job, do please get in touch with me. My contact details are Eleanor Mainly Music, Thursday, 9:45 - 11am Brennan, Tel. 862262, email [email protected]. Music, movement & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Small Groups Find out more at www.hillview.cc/small-groups

Can we pray for you? We believe that God answers prayer. Let us know your prayer needs through the church website or by email to: [email protected] We also meet for prayer on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:15am.

New to the area? Welcome! We’re sure that you’ll find this a wonderful place to live. But it’s not always easy settling in somewhere new. We would love to help in any way we can – even in very simple, practical ways. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch

One price! - £60 During Feb - April For current information, news of seasonal events and church activities, visit our website, email or call us: Tel: 07892 842167 (Paul) [email protected] www.hillview.cc | [email protected] | 868096 Earlswells Road, Cults, AB15 9NY

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 15 Cults Hillwalking Club

The November walk set off from the Bridge of Muick to climb the Mounth Road past Balintober. The enthusiastic party struck south for Cairn Leuchan and then on eventually to Cairn Hillock where lunch was taken in a well appointed bothy with table and bench seats. The short group headed directly north.

The sun shone and the skies were very clear. The great visibility offered views of Mount Keen, Lochnagar and the snow topped Cairngorms to the west, remained in view all the way back north again along the ridge of Pannanich Hill.

Evening meeting Sunday Walk Although the weather was Cults Community Centre 7.30 pm Various pick up points very clear, the North West 7 February Balmoral Memories 17 February Coastal Walk wind had a bitter bite. The Talk by Gordon Strachan Portsoy to Cullen groups picked their way down NB Phoenix Community Centre 12 km the craggy slopes at the Newton Dee 23 February Ceilidh at Kippie Lodge 7.30 for 8.00 pm end of the ridge, eventually All welcome, why not come with friends emerging at Cambus o’May suspension bridge where the 7 March Walking across Scotland 17 March Coyles of Muick Talk by Simon Sawers 16 or 13 km bus was waiting. Dusk was falling as we boarded the bus 4 April Panoramic Photographs of 14 April Gordon Way & Bennachie and it was fully dark by the Scotland 18 or 10 km time it deposited us at the Talk by Malcolm Webster Boat Inn for a well earned New members are always welcome. Why not come along and see for yourself what a varied programme refreshment stop. we offer? The club website http://www.cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk has details of the club walks and other activities or contact: Chairman, Andy Roberts on 01224 733710, [email protected] or Membership Secretary John Adams on 01224 868402, [email protected]

St Devenick’s Playgroup

Bieldside Established for over 30 years Member of the Scottish Pre-School Play Association In Partnership with Aberdeen City Council

Monday – Friday 9.20am – 11.50am 2½ to 5 years (not required to be potty trained)

Friendly, Qualified Staff, Funded and Non-Funded Places Available Healthy Eating Policy, Outside Play Area and Garden Lunchtime Club – Wednesday 11.50am to 1.00pm Rising Fives - Tuesday and Thursday 12.30pm to 3.00pm with Rising Fives Lunchtime Club from 12.00pm Tots and Toddlers – Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Playgroup 07931 223545 or Julie Tel 868644

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Page 16 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news St Devenick’s Playgroup News

There’s lots going on at St Devenick’s Playgroup!

Last term the children had an outing to Cults Academy where we were given a tour by Mrs Bayliss and some of the sixth year pupils. We explored the school and some of the classrooms, then finished the visit with juice and a snack before walking back to the Playgroup hall. The outing was a great success and it was fantastic to be able to investigate the wider community with the children. A huge thank you to Mrs Muirhead, Mrs Bayliss and the sixth years who helped – we all thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

Although it seems a long time ago, last year’s Christmas Concert was a triumph with everyone singing their hearts out followed by a special visit from Santa. We also received an early Christmas present of luminous safety vests for the children to wear on outings from Arco, courtesy of Alex Duthie, so thank you to them on behalf of the children.

We will be using our fantastic garden as often as we can as the weather improves – hopefully all of the spring bulbs that we planted last year will be flowering! We’ll also be planting a selection of vegetables, fruits and flowers and, if we’re lucky, we’ll be able to eat some of our crops later on. Being able to see the transition from seed to plant to vegetable is fascinating for the children – if there are any gardeners out there who would like to lend us a hand please get in touch! Any help is always appreciated......

We now have a second outside play area next to the Playgroup hall. We are looking at the best ways that we can use this area to enable the children to get outdoors as much as possible and enjoy the Scottish sunshine (!!)

St Devenick’s Toddler’s Stay and Play In addition to our award winning playgroup and Rising 5’s, we also offer a safe and friendly environment for you to “stay and play” with your children at our Wednesday afternoon toddler group. It runs from 2-4pm every week during term time and is run by one of our fully qualified playleaders. We provide a variety of baby and toddler toys, a physical play area, books and puzzles, healthy snacks and refreshments for the grown ups. No set up or commitment, drop in/out policy. £2.50 per child per session with a discounted rate of £1.50 for siblings, and babies under 10 months are free. It’s great way to meet new people in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere - we look forward to welcoming you to our group!

St Devenick’s Playgroup is based on Baillieswells Road, Bieldside. Playgroup sessions run from 9.20 to 11.50 on Monday to Friday with lunch club on a Wednesday. Rising Fives sessions are from 12.30 to 3.00 on Tuesday and Thursdays. If you would like to find out more please call Playgroup on 07931 223545 or Julie on 868644. Our e-mail address is [email protected].

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 17 Garden Appeal

Most buyers are prepared to pay extra for a home with a garden. According to some, outside space could increase the value of your property by up to 20%. How accurate this is, will vary case by case. However what is known is that a well-cared for, colourful garden is a far more attractive proposition than a weedy, cluttered outside area. For many people the garden is often one of the most important parts of the home, particularly for those with large families or those that are keen gardeners. Gardens usually reflect the personality of the individual or the family using it, but there are a number of things that make up a good garden. Whether you’re Male voice A Cappella Singing in the Barbershop Style a green fingered guru or prefer to sit and relax, there are a few simple steps that you can take to give your garden more appeal. We are the Granite City Chorus A space looks larger when it’s tidy, so reduce the clutter and simplify. Make it tidy and welcoming; mow the lawn, as neat We sing 4 part Harmony unaccompanied in the Barbershop Style grass looks appealing and draws the eye away from a messy border. The lawn is a particularly important part of any garden, We practise every Tuesday evening as this area is used mostly for garden activities and adding from 7pm to 9.45pm features. If it meets flower borders, remember to trim the edges to give a tidy, cared-for effect. We are located at Woodside Church Hall. Making sure that any plants or trees that you grow are provided For more information please contact: with everything they need to thrive will help to keep them and Email : [email protected] your garden healthy. Remove perennial weeds, trim overgrown Phone: 07909 108 633 climbers, hedges and shrubs. Use seasonal plants to pep up Web : www.granitecitychorus.co.uk areas with colour and interest. Fewer larger patio pots make a bigger, less cluttered impact than lots of little ones. A good garden will offer plenty of sunlight whilst still providing some shade. If you have a spacious garden, then you can affordable items that will help you to keep your garden looking think about attractive and lively. adding furniture Amplify any special qualities, so if there’s a delightful sunny such as tables corner, dress it with aromatic herbs or a few eye catching and chairs, sun scented plants and finally sit back and enjoy. Your garden can loungers and have appeal and be an enjoyable place to relax! parasols. Adding a selection of furniture will not only improve Moira Gash the look of your garden but also enable you to make the most Classic Abode Gardening & Landscaping of it during the warmer months. However whatever you choose, www.classicabode.co.uk make sure it is in good condition and suits the surroundings. A good garden may also offer space for a shed or greenhouse. For those who love gardening, a greenhouse is the perfect option. Not only will you be able to grow a wide selection of plants, you will also have an attractive structure for your garden. For those with limited space, there are greenhouse-sheds available. Conceal the wheelie bins, if possible take down washing lines when not in use and put away any unnecessary objects. A layer of gravel can tidy up a parking or hard standing area instantly, provided it is raked level and well bedded. Remember gardens do not have to be feature-packed to look good. If you have limited space but still wish to keep your garden looking attractive, then you can add a few simple touches such as a few garden ornaments or a small selection of attractive plants. Adding bird baths and bird feeders will attract wildlife to your garden and are

Page 18 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news About Ardene Gallery

The idea of Ardene Gallery came about when my friend Mark Bayliss, a director of the Veterinary Hospital at Ardene House, Kingswells came to my Degree Show in 2011. He said he had some bare walls in the building and asked whether artists would like to have the opportunity to display their work there. All the artists whom I approached said they were interested and I started arranging exhibitions in the space in March 2012.

This is a non-profit making arrangement. At present, each artist pays a registration fee to cover costs. A small commission is charged when a sale is made. The profit that we have made was given to the a local charity at Christmas time. This year we decided to give to Guide Dogs for the Blind.

The group of approximately twenty local North East artists, professional and amateur, some established, others emerging, provide an interesting and eclectic mix of styles, and a variety of interpretations of the titles of the exhibitions.

There have been four exhibitions so far. The photos show Max Stewart, Alexina Gray and Isabel Pye with some of their paintings from the most recent ‘Celebrations’ show. The next exhibition ‘reflections’ will commence at the beginning of April 2013. Exhibitions are normally open at weekends Saturday 1-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm.

We would like more people to know about the gallery and to visit it to view the work on show. There is always one of the artists at the gallery during opening hours, to answer questions about the work on display. To find out more please contact: alexinagray@ btinternet.com or mobile: 07833 595738.

Newton Dee secure top city award

In recognition of its £3.6m Phoenix Community Centre, Newton Dee, in Bieldside was presented with two top awards by the Aberdeen Civic Society, an organisation that recognises those who have contributed to the amenity of the city by means of new buildings or the restoration and preservation of old buildings. The Phoenix Community Centre, which took 16 months to complete, houses a 250-seater auditorium, activity rooms, multi-purpose space and office accommodation. Built using an innovative timber and glass design system, the centre feel the community centre is a deserving winner.” offers a flexible space for the residents groups and activities as well as for the wider community to host events and exhibitions. The building has environmental benefits, and incorporates eco- Newton Dee, which offers supported accommodation for adults friendly features such as LED lighting to reduce energy use as with special and complex needs, provides an environment well as heat recovery ventilation. where the residents can enjoy an independent home life whilst maintaining a daily working life with responsibilities. The village The award ceremony hosted by Aberdeen City Council, was is home to almost 200 residents and co-workers and includes a attended by around 50 people. The Civic Society Awards coffee shop, grocery store, metal workshop and two farms on- committee, comprising of representatives from the main civic site. society, the Society of Architecture, the Heritage Trust and Aberdeen City Council, nominated the community centre for the Fundraising for the centre took two years, with half the funding main award and craftsmanship categories. A spokesman from coming from public appeals made through The Camphill Village the Aberdeen Civic Society said: “ We were really impressed with Trust (CVT), an additional quarter from CVT’s reserves and the building that fits really well with the surroundings. The high the remaining quarter came from Newton Dee’s own activities, level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the woodwork including sales from the village’s farms, gardens and workshops. and joinery, which was executed to the highest of standards, was also a key deciding factor. The civic society is ultimately concerned with the health and well-being of city spaces and we

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 19 KELLY OF CULTS In 1902, Benjamin Kelly founded his family bakery business on the principles of Quality, Value & Service. At Kelly of Cults, some things never change.

Visit our Costcutter supermarket in Cults for all your daily grocery shopping needs: * Groceries * Fresh Bakery * Wines & Spirits * Fresh Fruit & Veg. * Frozen Foods * Fresh Fish * National Lottery * PayPoint * Daily Newspapers * Home Deliveries

Tel : 0845 456 1902 Fax: 01224 869864 345 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SX

Established 1971 Cults Otters Amateur Swimming Club For Children 1½ - 5 yrs Learn to Swim Classes Playgroup: Mon to Fri 9.15 – 11.45 For beginners and improvers For children aged 4 and above Lunch Club: Tues 11.45 – 1.00 Two’s Group: Mon 9.30 – 11.30 Cults Pool: Monday 4 - 6 pm Rising 5’s – To Be Advised Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30 pm Camphill Pool: Friday 4 - 5 pm Friendly, qualified playgroup team. Saturday 12 - 4 pm Saturday 9 - 11 am Secure outdoor play area. Sunday 12 - 4pm Sunday 9 am - 1 pm Funded and non-funded places available. Flexible number of sessions accommodated. Aqua 1 - 3 and Development 1 & 2 Classes Places also avaiable for competitive swimmers Visit our website for further information For more information or to arrange a visit contact 07842 470828 For more details, please contact or Jo Gibson on 01224 868 124 email [email protected] or visit [email protected] www.cultsplaygroup.btck.co.uk www.cultsotters.org.uk Member of the Scottish Pre-School Play Association In Partnership with Aberdeen City Council

Page 20 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Cults Playgroup News News from Cults Academy

Happy New Year from all at Cults 2’s & Playgroup, we hope that We are delighted to announce that the SQA results for 2012 you all enjoyed some quality time with your loved ones of all Highers were the best ever achieved in Cults Academy. These ages over the Christmas break. Now we are all back and so excellent results show that pupils have worked exceptionally busy that the holidays already seem a distant memory. However hard and are a testament to the hard work and commitment of staff and of the support and guidance they receive from parents we have much to look forward to and it will soon be Easter with and family. rolling eggs and enjoying spring sunshine! Pupils have also been applying themselves with gusto to their Term 2 was full of special days and celebrations. Halloween extra-curricular activities. The number of competitive skiers saw the children carving pumpkins, drawing pumpkin faces, at Cults has been rising and this autumn a team comprising experimenting with fruit to make ‘spookie smoothies’ and creat- of Rowen Mackie (S4), Emma Cliffe (S4), Kieran Troup (S1), ing ‘Halloween pies’. November was full of preparations for the Hannah Gray (S1) Christmas fair. The children loved being involved in making tree and Iona Colquhoun decorations, reindeer food and decorating special Christmas fairy (S1) qualified to cakes. A special thank you must go to all who attended the fair compete in the and also those who helped make yummy things to sell on the Secondary Race baking stall, donated goods for the fantastic hamper or those team finals in who gave up some time to help during the afternoon. We were Glasgow on 12th delighted to have raised a healthy amount for the group. At November against schools from all the end of November the children experienced St Andrews day. over Scotland. They interpreted and designed their own Scottish flags in the Although they art and craft area, ate oatcakes and enjoyed Scottish dancing in weren’t placed the pairs. team did very well against much older A budding group of gardeners ventured into the garden to plant and more experienced teams. out the planters with spring bulbs; we were very pleased to have Elizabeth from the gardening group come and help the children. In other sports news, Mark Swan has been selected to represent We learned about the bulbs, the right way to put them in and Aberdeen City secondary schools at football u/15 level. Alex covered them up with compost. McMahon and Lukas Geider have been chosen to represent Aberdeen secondary schools at senior level. Hannah Gray and The Children put on a ‘Christmas Song Concert’ in December for Iona Colquhoun (both S1) have been successful in the Netball families and friends. I was personally very proud of all their Junior hard work and the end result on the day, it was lovely to see so Pathways many people attend and stay to enjoy a tea or coffee and warm trials and Christmas pie! Christmas was in full flow at this point and a selected for visit to the church to see the nativity and Christmas trees was inclusion a fantastic adventure. We must thank Minister Ewan for taking in the professional time to read the children the story of Christmas. Party …dancing coaching …and yummy food followed before the end of term. programme. Term 3 finds the children experiencing the new playroom layout; Meanwhile, our this will enhance the learning environment provided and allow exceptional them some independence and responsibility for their own learn- athlete ing. As the garden has been wet and soggy or hard and frozen, Eilidh Prise we have been doing different activities, going outside to use our (S5) continued her impressive form at the Youth World senses, listening, hearing and smelling the growing herbs. Also Championships in Hungary in September. Eilidh was part of going on bear hunts and investigating the spring bulbs which are Team GB in the Modern Pentathlon (Swimming, Fencing and already poking through. We are hoping to organise an outing, Running) and came third in the Team Final behind Russia and so keep watching the notice boards in playgroup. Lithuania and third in the Individual Final.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that Rachel Bain and Sinead Ryan argued, discussed and entertained playgroup operates five mornings at the North hall, Quarry Road, their way through numerous rounds of debates, in order Cults. If you would like to come along to see what we do then to compete in the final of the North of Scotland Debating we would love to meet you; please just get in touch to arrange a Competition held at Buckie High School. Although they did not visit. Also our 2’s group meets on a Monday 9.30 – 11.30 in the pick up first prize on this occasion, the competition organizer cited them as “a credit to their school.” main hall. This group is a drop in group so please come along, let your little ones play and make friends, share some news Cults Academy musicians did exceptionally well in their with other mums and enjoy songs and dancing! Children are performances in the qualifying rounds for the Scottish Concert welcome at 2’s group from 1 ½ to 2 ½ years. Band Festival. All three Cults Bands – Intermediate, Junior and Senior – attained gold awards and qualified for the finals to be I look forward to letting you all know about our next adventures held in Perth on March 23rd 2013. at Cults Playgroup soon. If you would like to know more about what goes on in the life of Cults Academy please do visit our website at [email protected].

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 21 There is something for everyone at Cults Sports Centre!

Cults Sports Centre boasts a well-equipped Fitness Studio and 25 metre, six lane Swimming Pool as well as state-of-the-art fitness facilities for those aiming to get in shape for the New Year.

Choose from a fully functional dance studio, sports hall and full sized Astroturf pitch - without paying any joining or membership fees!

Choose to become a Sport Aberdeen member for only £25 a month, £21 for concessions; this allows you access to any one of 15 sport and swim facilities, including Cults Sports centre throughout Aberdeen City. Fitness classes are also included in this price. See www.sportaberdeen.co.uk for more info.

For the kids there are Inflatable Fun Sessions in the Swimming Pool on 11th and 12th February (local holiday and in-service day) on offer; call 01224 866282 for information.

On the 12th Feb a free Judo taster session will also be available to children of all ages from Ultimate Judo and Active Schools - Call Active Schools on 0845 608 0935 to register.

Meeting / function rooms are available for anything from conferences to birthday parties – pop in or give us a call to find out more.

Cults Sports Complex Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 17:00-22:00 Saturday & Sunday 09:00-17:00

CULTS O50 Group Quarry Road, Cults, extends a warm invitation…. Aberdeen, AB15 9TP Wednesday 20th February 12.45 pm 01224 866282 [email protected] DR OLIVIA GILES OBE is our guest speaker “ Why 500 miles?” Venue : Cults Parish Church sanctuary

Until 2002 Olivia Giles was a commercial property partner with a Scottish law firm. That year, she contracted meningitis as a result of which both of her lower legs and both of her lower arms had to be amputated. As a result of her own experience, her perspective on life’s opportunities has changed. Since her illness, Olivia has given talks on different subjects but mainly about that experience and about patient centred care in healthcare. She has served on the board of the National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics and currently serves on the lay advisory committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. In 2007, Olivia founded a new Scottish charity called ‘500 miles’ which she now runs. Its main purpose is the support of amputees and other disabled people in Malawi, Zambia and Zanzibar. Admission on this particular occasion will be by ticket only. Cost £5 with all proceeds going to charity. Tickets will be available from Cults Parish Church Office 869028, Lizzie Thomas 869413 and Jeanette Andrews 868467. Entry on the day will be through the back entrance to the Sanctuary on Quarry Rd. A Very Happy New Year to you all from the Cults O50 Group. If you are looking for a new interest for 2013 & you are over 50 years of age we would love to see you. By the way there is no upper age limit, nor does it matter where you live. For details of our weekly programme & all other associated activities please visit our website www.cultsparishchurch.co.uk/O50

Page 22 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Cults Primary Cults Primary School Safety Week

The PTA worked with the school to run an exciting week of PTA Update events to mark BRAKE’s (the road safety charity) Safety Week, from 19 - 25 November. The event was crammed with safety related activities and everyone (young and old) thoroughly Despite cancelling our Christmas Fair, the last term of 2012 enjoyed it. The week started with assemblies for all primary proved to be REALLY busy and we all needed the rest over the classes, which were led by Grampian Police Road Safety Officers. Christmas holidays! On Tuesday 20th, we had a visit from Zac the Zebra (the BRAKE charity’s mascot) and he took various classes on a walking bus We see the Cults Primary PTA role as two-fold, so many of our tour around the school and the local community. events are just for fun. We hosted discos for the P4-7s and a During the course of the week, normal topic work was put on Halloween/ Fancy Dress party for the P1-3s during October. We hold, and all lessons touched on the safety theme. Classes organised a Dinner Dance at the Treetops Hotel in November participated in competitions to create posters and leaflets, made and had a private screening of Nativity 2 at Cineworld on Sat 1 traffic light cookies, discussed and refreshed the Green Cross December. These events were all extremely well supported and Code and did role-play sessions on the new “road system”. The great fun to participate in. P7s rehearsed throughout the week and presented a Stranger Danger show to the younger children on the final day. November is the traditional time for parents evening at Cults We were keen to extend bike checks to all children (cycling Primary and the PTA ran its 3rd Scholastic Book Fair during proficiency and bike checks are provided to P7s, but not normally those evenings. This year we raised £2,200 in book commission other year groups). With help from the volunteer team at Be- (the school uses this commission to buy books for the library CyCle (a bike lending and repair service based at Aberdeen Uni- and classes throughout the year, which saves us from having to versity), we ran short safety sessions for children, and checked provide actual fundraised cash!). and repaired about 100 bikes and helmets. The highlight of the term was Safety Week, which was scheduled On the final day of our Safety Week, we ran a Bright Day, and to coincide with the BRAKE road safety charity event. See sepa- the children were challenged to come to school in their brightest rate article for details on our achievements re this. clothing (i.e. to promote “being seen”). £390 was raised via vol- untary donations, which we have passed to the BRAKE charity. Looking forward to 2013, we are planning a few new events and The competition winners were decided by Sonia Buchan (Road preparation starts now for our major fundraiser of the year – the Safety Officer) and all received prizes donated by Edinburgh Summer Fair on Sat 8th June. Bicycle Cooperative. We are in the process of getting some of the winning designs reproduced professionally and will approach The recent informal consultation re the school estate has gener- local stores and businesses to display them. ated a resurgence of interest in the Parent Council. There are The event was low cost from the PTA’s perspective, because we many aspects of school life that require parental involvement were fortunate to secure funding to help pay for most of the new (not just the school estate review), and by the time this issue of safety related resources: MBC News is delivered, we hope that a new invigorated team of parents will be co-ordinating all Parent Council activity. We will * TOTAL provided funding so that we could paint a road system ensure that regular updates are included in upcoming MBC News in our playground. editions. The PTA, who are responsible for the social events and * ConocoPhillips funded the purchase of quality fluorescent fundraising for the school, will continue as is and will support the waistcoats for our 550+ pupils school and Parent Council in their aspirations. * Maersk and Aberdeen Asset Management provided cash which went towards snapit wristbands and keychain reflectors which were given to all children * The Community Council provided bicycle bells for use during cycle repairs Cults Primary School To implement a whole-school project such as this, takes a Bag2School Fundraiser significant amount of planning and coordination. The bulk of the planning was done by the Lisa Fretwell (from the PTA) and Mrs Please bring your unwanted clothes, shoes, bags, belts and soft furnishings to Alison Mosgrove (Deputy Head Teacher). However we are hugely Cults Primary School for charity recycling. The school receives commission on grateful to all the school staff for their support and goodwill, the weight donated. and to the core team of mums who gave up their free time that week: Elaine McGennis, Caroline Bain, Pamela Maclure, Deborah Next drop off dates are: Chang and Hannah Mearns. We were also overwhelmed by the Friday 10 May 2013 support of other parents for this event; and in the end had to (3.30pm – 6pm) turn volunteer parents away because too much help was offered on some days (that’s never happened before, but we really hope it happens again!!) Saturday 11 May 2013

(10am – 12noon)

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 23 The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside

Autumn/Winter for RCAD has been varied & fun, full of laughter & friendship. Highlights included an ‘Open Evening’, International Night, Shoebox Scheme, Cults Academy ‘Young Musician of the Year’, carol singing @ The Cults Hotel and the Grand Prize Draw. The Open Night on 10th October was attended by people from the community and local business, the emphasis on fun and fellowship. It was an informal buffet with a glass of wine and was a great environment to share information about the work of the Club and its members. We have hosted many guests as a result of this initiative. At the International Evening at Robert Gordon University members were joined by international students from RGU with which the Club has close links. We ate a meal together and listened to our guests share their experiences of student life in Aberdeen, the weather as always, the hot topic! Rotary Shoebox Scheme involved pupils from local primary schools filling shoeboxes donated by RCAD with much needed items or goodies for children & teenagers living very different lives in countries ravaged by wars, famine and corruption. The Young Musician of the Year – Society of Cults Academy Musicians is promoted by SCAM and sponsored by RCAD who donate the trophy and cash prize. Each year the music students organise events to provide opportunities to take part in concerts and gain experience. This year’s winner was Aoife O’Brien playing Chopin’s Nocturne in B Op.32 (no.1) and Schubert Op. 90 Impromptus (no. 4). Carol Singing @ The Cults Hotel is always a popular activity on the Club calendar. Many members joined the community carollers in some old favourites. Christmas treats provided by the hotel were very welcome. The Grand Prize Draw is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Aberdeen and the NE as a joint venture. The draw was in aid of CLAN and other charities and was hosted by the Bon- Accord Centre. The prize was a Mini First, sponsored by TAQA. The lucky winner was drawn on Xmas Eve. This is a great opportunity to meet with Rotarians from other Clubs and pool resources to achieve an excellent outcome for local charities. A busy few months, full of fun, laughter and friendship, building on our FOUR F’s – Fun, Fellowship, Fundraising, Foundation. Community is the cornerstone of our Club and we are committed to helping and supporting a variety of groups and organisations by offering both hands-on and financial assistance to our local and international community. Interested to find out more? Please contact: Quentin - 07764 939752, [email protected] or Mike - 07771 576012, [email protected]

Dates for the Diary March 1st – Quiz @ The Cults Hotel April 29th/4th May - Pop Up Charity Shop @ George Street in aid of Epilepsy Scotland (NE). Sunday May 12th – Art Evening with well-known local artist, Michael Samson @ The Marcliffe Hotel, in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, Scotland.

Page 24 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Reshaping Care for Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Christmas term was the visit of six representatives from the Pupil Council and Eco Older People Committee to the Scottish Parliament to hear a private member’s A new healthpoint service specifically for Older People in debate about Camphill and to attend the reception that had Aberdeen City been arranged beforehand. The motion, sponsored by local MSP Allison McInnes was: That the Parliament applauds As part of the ‘Reshaping Care for Older People Change Fund’ the Camphill movement, which has supported children, the NHS Grampian healthpoint service has received funding to young people and adults of all ages with learning provide a mobile healthpoint for Older People in Aberdeen city disabilities, mental health issues and other support for the next two years. needs for more than seven decades; notes that the Camphill movement, founded in 1940 near Aberdeen, The healthpoints provide information, support and advice on a has now expanded to become a worldwide movement wide range of topics including: that boasts over 100 communities in more than 20 countries, including 12 in Scotland; understands that the - how to access benefits movement’s approach seeks to provide mutual support - support groups and nurture independence through living, learning and - self care working together; congratulates Camphill School in - self management of long term conditions e.g. diabetes, Aberdeen and its eco-committee on receiving a Gold COPD Green Flag award, which it understands was achieved - carers’ information through pupil-led initiatives, including developing an - practical help to be healthy and much more. eco-code, litter-picking and encouraging recycling; considers that this is an example of the innovative and We do not give out medical advice but will signpost clients to ambitious nature of the movement; further believes appropriate services. The healthpoint service is confidential that the movement’s success has been made possible by and free of charge. the dedication of staff, co-workers and volunteers, and wishes all of those involved continued success in the The new mobile healthpoint service will enable the future. healthpoints to work directly with older people, their relatives, their carers and relevant staff working with older people. We Copies of the full transcript of the debate are available on our aim to deliver the mobile healthpoint service to care homes, website www.camphillschool.org.uk. This was a momentous community centres, church groups and other venues that are occasion for Camphill in Scotland and much of the credit goes to utilised by older people. the Pupil Council and related Eco Committee We will also take this opportunity to find out the needs of older Earlier in the term three youngsters Ryan, Aiden and Rohan people and feed this information back into NHS Grampian and competed in the Scottish Junior Championships, for swimmers Aberdeen City Council to help inform future planning of services. with a learning disability, at the Scotstoun Leisure Centre in Glasgow. Congratulations to all of them. Also of note is that two We are currently arranging our timetable for delivering this pupils, Callum and Klae, were among the cast taking part in the mobile service and would like to know if people in MBC area are Culter Theatre Group’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ that interested in the healthpoints bringing their service here. Our ran from December 5 to December 8 at Culter Village Hall. It aim is to attend at times that suit you best and will provide you was a lovely evening out, with all the thrills of a panto and the the opportunity to: boys did not disappoint! - have a mini lifestyle check e.g. weight, height, blood In October we were inspected by the Care Inspectorate and pressure checks the report we received graded Camphill School as ‘very good’ in - speak to a trained healthpoint advisor about any all four inspected areas: Quality of Care and Support, Quality concerns you have of Environment, Quality of Staffing Statement and Quality of - find out about local support groups, services and Management and Leadership. We are pleased to have achieved organisations this grading and will continue to strive to offer the highest level - get practical tips and help to be healthy of education, care and therapy. Please go to our website for the - advice on when and how to access the NHS full report. If you would like to find out more about this new Laurence Alfred healthpoint service or are interested in the mobile healthpoint coming to you, please either contact Wendy Innocent, Health Promotion Services Manager (NHS Grampian), on 01224 558553/ email [email protected] or Libby Souter, healthpoint Co-Ordinator, on 01224 574188/email [email protected]

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lease of life success care for the elderly Having launched its New Lease of Life fundraising campaign, Simeon Care for the Elderly has secured £500,000 worth of funding from the Scottish Government’s Scottish Investment Fund. This takes Simeon one step closer towards its aim to build a new £2m care home, day centre and community hall on its existing Bieldside site. Former Deputy First Minister and MSP for Aberdeen South, Lord Nicol Stephen, said: “My mother stayed in Simeon’s care for several years and I cannot thank everyone who looked after her enough. The new care facility will be a true asset to the community, reaching out to an increased number of elderly people. I wish the campaign every success.”

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This is your last chance to pick up GENUINE bargains at the Storybook Glen gift shop.

Is it climate change or are our recent Ghastly, WET summers just a temporary blip? Whatever the reason, Storybook Glen has decided to change the space currently given over to the excellent gift shop selling everything from cards to candles to christening gifts & from plants to piggy banks to pot- pourri & create an exciting PLAYBARN in its place which will of course be popular regardless of the weather.In fact the nastier the weather, The busier the playbarn is likely to be! Hence the bargains galore statement! EVERYTHING in the shop is now HALF-PRICE or LESS in order to clear the space for this exciting new development to be started as soon as possible.

MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 27 ANEW YEAR, ANEW YOU! Culter Medical News Peterculter Medical Practice

It has been a fairly tough winter for many this year so Karate-Do far as a result of a series of ideal forbusiness people,men, women &children unpleasant (mainly viral) bugs going around. These have RONNIE WATT OBE caused flu-like respiratory Order of the Rising Sun, 8th DANHanshi illness, with the symptoms often lingering for weeks, along •Mon -International School: 6.30 -8pm with lethargy and general •Tues &Thurs -Albyn School (enter from Forest Road) malaise. We are not seeing Beginners 6-7pm Advance 7-8.15pm any significant numbers of true •Sat -Cults Academy: 11-12pm influenza yet though. With ‘flu Ronnie &instructorswould liketowish all their students, in mind, we have been working friends and family aMerryChristmas &aHappyNewYear hard to vaccinate those in the higher risk (for influenza www.karate-scotland.infoTel. 01224 734607 complications) groups, improving the protection of more vulnerable individuals. ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT No doubt also sales of decongestants and ‘cold-cures’ at the local pharmacy have ROOFING REPAIRS been buoyant over the past few weeks, and these remedies GARAGE ROOF CONVERSIONS11 Monaltrie Close remain the mainstay of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5PT treatment of such illnesses. Telephone (0800) 7076223 Mobile (07778) 776883 Just a further reminder about ASBESTOS REMOVALEmail AND [email protected] DISPOSAL our Monday evening surgeries: the practice runs a Monday SEPA REGISTERED evening clinic starting at 6pm, with two doctors working this Free competitive quotations at all times slot each week. Appointments are bookable in advance, and Call Bill Stephen on 0800 707 6223 or 07778 776883 are particularly useful for those who may find it difficult or email [email protected] to attend during normal ‘office hours’ due to work commitments or travelling difficulties. No nurse service is available at this time however.

The practice continues to be busy with our commitment to undergraduate teaching and I wanted to thank those of you who have been involved in any way, either with allowing a student to sit in on a consultation, or agreeing to be interviewed by students. It is much appreciated.

Best wishes for a healthy 2013.

Dr Douglas Harris

Page 28 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club are pleased to announce the continued sponsorship deal with Jamieson’s Book-keeping and Accountancy Limited in 2013/2014. This further sponsorship allows the club to help invest in youth development within the Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber area. Culter Youth FC News Gary Jamieson, Managing Director of Jamieson’s (www. jamiesons.net), stated “We are excited to be again supporting Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club and hope to continue Culter Youth FC Open Home Pitch opens! November 2012 was our close relationship for years a milestone month in the history of Culter Youth Football Club, to come. The club operates a with the opening of their new football pitch off Malcolm Road for family friendly environment similar to our family run accountancy training. The clubs youngest players aged 5-8 have been the first practice and it is good that we to benefit from this high quality, fully drained ground. can give something back to our local community. We feel that the The Club’s project to convert a former waste-site into a grassed investment in youth development football facility for the community started in 2008 and has a together with the experienced vision of adding a Club house, car parking and floodlit training. members will help take the club So far the project has cost over £100k, supported by a Sports forward for years to come.” Council Grant, proceeds from Club fundraising efforts and of course the dedication of a number of volunteer Club officials. We hope to continue this success in developing hockey in the local area and would encourage anyone to pop along to our Ongoing assistance will be critical to realising the Club’s vision, training sessions to give it a go. so if you’re interested in discussing sponsorship, offering techni- cal assistance or coaching, please contact either Paul Stein on Should you be interested in giving hockey a go please 07714 292311 or Jason White on 07541 027846. contact us on the following: W: www.bambc.info The 2013 season will represent Culter Youth FC’s 30th year in existence, with the Club now providing football coaching and E: [email protected] competitive games for over 300 children in a safe environment. T: 07586 876572 For any enquires into players joining Culter Youth FC please visit the club website and fill out your details and the relevant man- ager will be in touch about availability.

Want to help?... either coaching, funding, fund raising etc? Please contact either Paul Stein on 07714 292 311 or Jason White on 07541 027846

65TH ABERDEEN (MILLTIMBER) SCOUTS ANNUAL JUMBLE SALE COLLECTION DATES

We will be collecting in milltimber on the following dates:- Tuesday 19th march Wednesday 20th March

AND ITEMS CAN ALSO BE DELIVERED TO CULTS ACADEMY FROM 7PM ON FRIDAY 22ND

Fliers will be put through your door nearer the time, but please pop these dates in your diary now and have a post Xmas clear out!

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FRISKIS&SVETTIS ****************************** Yvonne M. Thomson MSSCh. MBChA. Keep Fit - Exercise to Music H.P.C. Registered Improve Fitness, Flexibility and Strength ******************************* Home Visiting Practice Have fun ! Est 1998 Hillview Community Church – former IBC, Cults New Patients Welcome Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday See listing at back of MBC News for class times. Tel : 01224 - 869509 Visit www.FSAberdeen.co.uk or phone 01224 861450 MEMBER OF THE BRITISH CHIROPODY AND PODIATRY ASSOCIATION Page 30 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news What’s On Locally

In this addition I have added Aurinko Yoga run by Aidan Mulkerrin and German for Beginners run by Erik Stein. They had both advertised on Kelly’s noticeboard, which I scour regularly for new activities to bring to you!!

Please notify me of changes or deletions which need to be made. This listing is only as good as the information you give me.

As I write this, the snow is lying deep but hopefully it will go away soon. Enjoy your activities, whatever they are. Spring will be here soon and we can get outside again. Eleanor Brennan, Tel 862262, email: [email protected] Abbreviations for the venues. CA - Cults Academy CAP - Cults Academy Pool CPCWC - Cults Parish Church Worship Centre CSC - Culter Sports Centre DCFC - Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Milltimber HCC - Hillview Community Church KCC - Kingswells Community Centre KMCC - Kaimhill Community Centre LDCC - Lower Deeside Community Centre, Earlswells Rd MCAH - Milltimber Community Association Hall MPS - Milltimber Primary School PCH - Peterculter Church Hall PCND - Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee PVH – Peterculter Village Hall SCC - Scout Centre, South Ave, Cults SCPT - Scout Centre, Pitstruan Terrace, Aberdeen SDCH - St. Devenick’s Church Hall, Bieldside SMH - St. Martin’s Hall, Cairnlee SPHH - St. Peter’s Heritage Hall, Peterculter SWP - Shell Woodbank, Pitfodels WRIH - WRI Hall, Kirk Crescent, Cults WSC - Waldorf School, Craigton Road, Cults

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MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Page 31 Fitness, Sport and Dance

Badminton - Junior, CA CULTS HILLWALKING CLUB, SWIMMING, CAP TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE, MCAH Saturdays, 1.30 - 5.30pm Sept to April LDCC Sat – Sun 9.00 – 12 noon Recreational, Vocational & Adult Contact Mike Stokeld, Tel. 735447 Indoor session 1st Thurs of month, 7.30 Public sessions, Adult lane swimming, classes available – 9.30 p.m. Children’s inflatable sessions – ring for Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Badminton - Adult, CA Walks on Sundays, 10 days after the times of sessions. Jazz, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre Tuesdays, 7.30 - 10.00pm meeting! Continues during school holidays. Dance, Boys Only Street Moves, Contact Rob Wheadon, Tel : 323711 Contact Andy Roberts, Tel. 733710 or Contact Sports Aberdeen, Tel. 866282 Zumba Contact Helen Colleran, Mob. Jim Howie, Tel. 733954 07531-811506 BADMINTON - SOCIAL, MCAH TAI CHI, CPCWC E-Mail - [email protected] Mondays, 1.30 - 3.00pm KARATE, LDCC Wednesdays, 7.45-9.45pm w: www.taylordance.com Wednesdays, 10.00am - 1200noon Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30pm Contact Don Wells - Tel : 310904 Contact Marion Anderson, Tel : 732505 Fridays 4.30 - 5.30pm KAREN BERRY SCHOOL OF Contact Ronnie Watt, Tel : 734607 TAI CHI, SMH DANCE CULTS BOWLING CLUB Mondays, 1.00-2.30pm Classes for children and adults All ages very welcome FRISKIS & SVETTIS- SWEDISH Contact Neil or Nicolette - Tel : 01330- available in Cults and Peterculter Summer Bowling, Winter Activities STYLE KEEP FIT 850675 For details see website www. Contact David Steele, Tel : 868485 Mondays 7.30 p.m., HCC, medium danscentre.com or contact Karen (Rosey) CULTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB Berry, Tel. 647341 CANOE CLUB, CAP Wednesdays 7.30 p.m., HCC, medium 32 Abbotshall Place, Cults Fridays, 7.50 – 10.00 p.m. (Christine) See separate item in MBC News for GENTLE EXERCISE, INCL Contact Jim Kinnear 313149 or Thursdays 9.30 a.m., HCC, basic full details DANCE, CPCWC Kenny Brown, Tel. 07788-507275 (Gavin) Contact Maggie MacLennan (Sec), Thursdays, 2.30 – 3.30 p.m. Saturday 11.00 a.m., HCC, medium Tel. 861485 or Gareth Rennie, Mob. Sept. to Dec., Jan. to Mar. CULTS CRICKET CLUB (Rota) 07714-753607. Contact Fiona Murray, Tel. 702305 Contact Ian Sutherland, Tel : 742833 For more information contact Christine, 861450, Woodburn WalkING GROUP FOLK DANCES FROM AROUND CULTS FIT FOLK, HCC Gavin, 824722 or Rosey, 310380 Rambling for the over 50s THE WORLD (PCND) For men and women over 55. Just turn up - no need to sign up for Meet alternate Tuesdays at Adults. Wed. 7.00 -8.30 p.m. (school Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 am a block - everybody welcome Hazlehead Bus Terminus term times only) Contact Ellie Whyte, Tel : 861204 Travel by hire bus Contact Andrene Thompson, Pilates Average walk +/- 7 miles Tel. 781232 FITNESS STUDIO, CA Peterculter Sports Centre Contact Bill, Tel. 318313 or Frances Mon-Fri, 5.00 – 10 p.m. Mon. afternoon, Tues afternoon/ Tel. 821753 LINE DANCING, WRIH Sat – Sun, 9.00 a.m. – 5 p.m. evening,Thurs. evening Tuesdays, 10.00-11.00am Sept - June Open to anyone over 16. Camphill School, Murtle YOUTH HOCKEY COACHING All levels welcome Contact Sport Aberdeen, 866282 Wed. evenings Tuesdays, 5.45 – 7.00 p.m., end Aug Contact Ethel McHardy - Tel : 868538 Cults Parish Church Worship Centre to Easter FLEX ‘n STRETCH, CSC Fri. mornings Robert Gordon’s College pitches, MAINLY MUSIC, HCC Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm All classes must be booked in advance. Countesswells Road Caregivers and Toddlers (0-4). Varied fitness levels Contact Solveig Dahle Smith, Run by Gordonians Hockey Club but Dance, rhyme and rhythm, Contact Anne Low, Tel : 868553 Tel. 861421 boys and girls from P4 to S4 from all Refreshments and toys. [email protected] schools are welcome. Sticks can be Thursdays, 9.30 – 10.30 a.m. BOYS’ FOOTBALL CLUB, LDCC www.pilatesaberdeen.com provided. More details at Contact Laura Hayes, Tel. 744295 Under 14s football. www.gordonianshockey.com Wednesdays, 7.30-9.00pm SOCCER FOR 5-12 YEAR OLDS, SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING, Contact Gillies MacDonald, Tel 861097 LDCC YOGA, WSC MCAH Wednesday afternoons, term time only Beginners welcome Wednesdays - 8.00-9.30pm FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY, 3.30-4.15 Boys and Girls aged 5-7 Wednesdays, 7.00 - 8.30 p,m, All ages and beginners welcome CSC 4.15-5.00 Boys and Girls aged 8-10 Contact Fiona Britee, Tel. 487712 Margaret Athawes, Tel. 733622 Wednesdays, CSC, 4.00-5.00pm 5-8 5.00-6.00 Boys and Girls aged 5 and year olds over YOGA, WSC Scottish Country Dancing, Contact Dons in the Community - Contact Ian Wilson - Tel : 07770- For intermediate students WRIH Tel : 650472 or 650432 996767 Mondays, 7.40 - 9.30 p,m, Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. (mid Sept. Contact Marian van Oorschot, Tel. to end March) Pre-School Football (KCC) SOCCER FOR OVER 30’s, LDCC 863985 Contact Sheila Fyfe, Tel. 868164 Mon, 1.00-1.30 p.m., 1.30-2.00 p.m., Thursdays, 8.30-10.00pm E-mail [email protected] 2.00-2.30 p.m. Contact Alistair Brown - Tel : 861314 Scottish Country Dancing, Fri, 9.30-10.00 a.m. 10.00-10.30 a.m. SDCH 1.30-2.00 p.m. Peterculter sports centre Dancing Tuesdays, 4.00 – 5.00 p.m. for (Classes also available at Airyhall Coronation Road, Peterculter Tel : primary school children Community Centre) 732069 ABERDEEN KILT KICKERS Contact Judith Riddoch, Tel. 865909 Contact Alison McLeod Tel 314669 Fitness studio, aerobics classes, creche AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE CLUB Email [email protected] Monthly membership or ad hoc prices (WRIH) CULTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Beginners - Mondays 7.30 - 9.30 pm Boys’ and Girls’ Teams, aged 6 to 19 CULTS OTTERS SWIMMING Contact Sandra Allen, Tel. 715181 years. Training most days CLUB, CAP Contact : Contact: Mick Thornton Open to children aged 4 to 14 Raggie Morrison’s Ladies 734228 or Learn to Swim and Junior Coaching Clog Dancing, SDCH Gavin Fisher, 734332 Sections Ladies of all ages and beginners Contact Sonia Richardson especially welcome. GRAMPIAN CARDIAC Tel : 316854 or Meet Wednesdays 7.45 - 10.00 pm REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION email : [email protected] Contact Rosemary Crabbe-Wyke - Tel Exercise classes at Kippie Lodge, website : www.cultsotters.org.uk : 07950-086739 or Moira Skingley - Tel Milltimber, RGU Sports Garthdee and : 867801 other venues in Aberdeen SWIMMING - LIFESAVING CLUB Contact Douglas Pacitti, Tel: 01569 (Adults 14+/Rookies/Junrs ST DEVENICK’S DANCERS, SDCH 763372 10+) Scottish Country Dancing and Highland e: [email protected] or speak Mondays 6.30-9.30pm Dancing for primary school children. to the Cardiac Nurse at Cults Surgery Contact Anne Gwynne - Tel : 868846 Tuesdays, 3:45pm - 5:15pm w: www.gcra.org.uk Contact Judith Riddoch, Tel 865909 Email [email protected]

Page 32 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Milltimber O50 Club

The Milltimber O50 Club is an ‘Over 50s’ social group which was formed 12 years ago and has a current membership of around 80. The club is organised Forthcoming Events by its members and everyone is welcome to contribute in some way or other to its running. Sunday lunches now being served every Sunday We have a wide range of activities th th Valentines Dinners – Thursday 14 and Friday 15 February spread over the year. During Wine & Whisky Tasting Series – the winter season, in addition to Wine Tasting starts Friday 22nd February regular lunch outings, we meet Whisky Tasting starts Friday 1st March once a month for a talk at the Mothers Day Sunday Lunch – Sunday 10th March Milltimber Community Association Murder Mystery Evening – Friday 22nd March Building on a Wednesday at th 2:00pm. We also organise a walk Gourmet Evening – Friday 8 March each month - usually of between Salsa/Spanish Evening – date to be confirmed 4 and 6 miles of fairly level going, though in the summer we add some more adventurous hill walks Call now to make your reservations and the occasional cycle run. Other activities include theatre visits, city 01224 732124 breaks and garden visits. Each year email [email protected] we also have a games night, a BBQ www.maryculterhousehotel.com at Templar’s Park and a Christmas Party.

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AIR TRAINING CORPS Rising 5’s Fri 1.00 -3.00 GUIDES, BROWNIES and Beavers, Cubs and 107( Aberdeen ) Squadron, Nursery transport options available Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Contact Julie McWilliam, 07740- RAINBOWS Scouts Road , Ferryhill, AB11 6TL 575273, Parade Mon & Wed 19.00-21.30hrs. email milltimberplaygroup@hotmail. 1st Cults Rainbows, CPCWC Deeside Explorer Scouts Open to Boys and Girls aged 13-17 com Mondays, 4.00 - 5.00 p.m. Deeside Explorer Scouts w: www.107aircadets.org Contact Claire Moore, Tel 869039 Every second Monday 8.00 -10.00 p.m. e:[email protected] Tel. 590679 St Devenick’s Playgroup and Open to boys and girls, aged 14 to 17 Rising 5s, SDCH Isobel Cameron Tel 869393 Buoyancy Swim, Camphill Playgroup: Monday – Friday, 9.20am – 3rd Cults Rainbows, CPCWC School, Bieldside 11.50 a.m. Fridays, 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. 21ST ABERDEEN (CULTS) 30 minute sessions, Tues.12.30 – 15.00 Lunch club, Wednesday 11.50am – 1.00 Contact Morag Williamson Tel: 867967 SCOUT GROUP, SCC Thurs. 12.30 – 14.00, Fri. 12.30-16.00 p.m. Adult and Baby (3-12 months), Adult Rising 5s, Tuesday and Thursdays, 12.30 1st Cults Brownies, CA Beavers - Wed, 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. and Toddler (1-2 years), Adult and – 3.00 p.m. Mondays, 6.15 - 7.30 p.m. Open to boys and girls aged 6 to 8 Child (2+ years), Pre school (4 years + Contact Julie, Tel. 868644 or Contact Dorothy Forbes, Tel 486357 Karen Southworth, Tel 869557 without their parent in the pool). Playgroup, Tel. 07931 223545 e: Cubs – Thursdays, 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Contact Julie McQuillan, Tel. 318651, [email protected] 2nd Cults Brownies, HCC Tuesdays, 6.15 - 7.30 p.m. Open to boys and girls aged 8 to 10 Mob. 07906 863246 or email: John Evans, Tel 07834-521519 [email protected] SOUTH DEESIDE UNDER FIVES Contact Jill Sutherland, Tel 734540 Fun and friendly childcare for children Scouts - Fridays, 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. CASPER AFTER SCHOOL CLUB, LDCC from birth to five years Maryculter 3rd Cults Brownies, LDCC Contact Marion Skea - Community Hall (next to the Old Mill Tuesdays, 6.15 - 7.30 p.m. Tel : 07762-250550 Inn), South Deeside Road Contact Jan Mackintosh Tel: 865916 65TH ABERDEEN (MILLTIMBER) Baby & Toddler Group – Mondays SCOUT GROUP, MCAH #EVENT, HCC 9.30am to 11.30am Twos Group – Wednesdays, Thursdays 1st Cults Guides, CA Beavers - Mondays 4.15 - 5.15pm 1st Friday of month, 7:30-9:30 pm Mondays, 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. Fiona Douglas, Tel: 735523 For S1-S4 youth in the Cults, and Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am , Rising Fives – Tuesday lunchtimes 12 Contact : Karen Pether, Tel 734527 Bieldside and Milltimber area 2nd Cults Guides, HCC Cubs - Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.00pm www.facebook.com/MBC.event noon to 2pm Mob.: 07966 163953 Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. Barbara Stroud, Tel: 732591 Contact Anne O’Neill, Tel 861467 Milltimber BREAKFAST AND E: [email protected] W: www.south-deeside-under-fives.co.uk Scouts - Fridays 7.30 - 9.30pm After School Club, MPS Milltimber Rainbows, MCAH Geoff Weighill, Tel: 869115 Mon. – Fri., 7.30 to 9.00 a.m. and 2.45 Tots and Toddlers, SDCH Thurs 4.15 – 6.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Contact Alison Garden, Tel. 868821 Youth Hockey Coaching Contact Clare Anderson, Wednesdays, 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Contact Michelle, 861755 on Tuesday evenings for P4 to S4 by Mob. 07890-862774 Milltimber Brownies, MCAH Gordonians Hockey Club at Robert Explorers P1-P3 Group, DCFC Wednesdays. 6.00 -7.30 p.m. Gordon’s College astroturf pitches on PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP, CWC Contact Elaine McGuffie, Tel. 733636 Countesswells Road from 5.15pm to Wednesdays, 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. Wed. 6.30 -7:30 p.m. Contact Luke Dale, Tel. 733979 6.30pm. Children from all schools are Contact Lindsey Newton: 868727 District Commissioner for Cults welcome and sticks can be provided. Thursdays, 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. Challengers P4-P7 Group, - Jan Mackintosh, Tel. 865916 Coaching resumes on 30th August 2011 Contact Andrea Vlaar, Tel: 865470 or for the season e-mail [email protected] DCFC Wednesdays 7:30 - 8.30p.m. District Commissioner for Milltimber and Culter PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, DCFC Contact Luke Dale, Tel. 733979 ASCEND, HCC – Elaine McGuffie, Tel. 733636 Tuesdays 9.45-11.30 a.m. Divisional Commissioner for Cults, Contact Morven Noble, Tel. 744829 Youth Group for S1-6, Grades 7-12 Sundays: 7.00 -9.00 p.m. Milltimber and Culter - - Dorothy Forbes, Tel. 486357 PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, MCAH Email- [email protected] Fridays 9.30-11.30 a.m. (term times) Contact Susan Ronald, Tel. 735204 Email [email protected]

CULTS PLAYGROUP, CPCWC Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9.15 – 11.45 a.m. (From 2½ years) Rising 5s – afternoon sessions Organic Contact Lisa Gray, Mob. 07842-470828 Email:[email protected] Gardening

DRAMATIC DIVERSITY, MCAH. Est. 2003 Drama class for children and young Services people, Contact Lizzy Hawkey, Mob. 07718882382. Earth-friendly, environmentally conscious gardening BILINGUAL PARENT AND CHILD GROUP  Tree felling Wed. and Frid.9.15am to 11.10am.  Chainsaw work Gilcomstoun Primary School  NPTC Certified Babies and toddlers introduced to Gaelic  Tree planting through arts, crafts, play and song. You  Hedge pruning don’t have to speak Gaelic to attend.  Fencing Tel 0777 939 8289, [email protected].  Scarifying Facebook: Croileagan Obar Dheathain.  Landscaping  Maintenance Milltimber Playgroup &  Snow clearing and gritting Rising 5’s, MCAH  Fully insured Milltimber Playgroup and Rising 5’s,  Free quotations MCAH Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri., 9.30 a.m.- Contact Coran 12.00 p.m. Lunch club Tues, Fri. 12.00 – 13.00 Tel. 01224 917288 p.m. (Term times only) E-mail: [email protected] Page 34 MBC News Issue 158 - February - March - April 2013 www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news Hobbies and Social

55+ SOCIAL GROUP, DCFC FOLK EVENING, CPCWC Cults Strathspey & Reel SCOTTISH WOMEN’S RURAL Coffee mornings, lunches, visiting Monthly on the 2nd Friday, 7.30pm Society, CPCWC INSTITUTE, WRIH speakers, outings and more 2nd Both musicians and listeners most Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.30 1st Thursday of every month, 7.30- Monday of the month. Contact welcome! Bring your own beverage! -9.00 p.m. Accordionists and violinists 9.30pm (Not July or August) the church office for details, tel. Contact Jan Johnson, Tel : 867951 welcome Contact Fred Robertson, Tel. Contact Helen Johnston, Tel : 867726 733979 310970 or Lyn Pithie, Tel : 867614 Aberdeen Gaelic Club CULTS O50 CLUB, CPCWC Brings together Gaelic speakers ABERDEEN TOASTMASTERS GRAMPIAN WOODTURNERS, SDCH Wednesdays, Lunch from 12.00 and individuals interested in Gaelic (PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB) Meet last Sunday in the month, Announcements/speaker 12.45 language and culture. The Club Meets at Northern Arts Club (NAC), 2.00 p.m. New members are most Other activities include bridge and organises Gaelic language evening 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays of every welcome. Meetings consist of member scrabble, walks, theatre, cinema, classes and weekend courses in month - 7.00-9.00pm Visitors are participation, demonstrations etc., local history outings, garden visits, art Harlaw Academy, plus social activities. welcome - no cover charge. Contact Bill Diack, Tel. 01467-622772 appreciation, a book group – the list is Tel 07779-398289, e: clubgaidhlig@ www.aberdeentoastmasters.org.uk endless! Open to anyone over 50, not googlemail.com or Contact Matthew Mtumbuka - Tel : AURINKO YOGA only Cults residents Details of activities on www.aberdeengaelic.wordpress.com. 861028 Sundays, 4.30-6.00pm Contact Aidan the website http://www.cultsparishchurch. Email : [email protected] Mulkerrin, 07710-495552 co.uk/O50/Index.htm or contact Lizzie TALK GERMAN Thomas, Tel. 869413 or Jeanette 10 week course, initially for Andrews, 868467 beginners, later on a more advanced course, depending on MILLTIMBER O50 CLUB, MCAH numbers/interest. Meet monthly in the winter on Wed. Tuesday’s 7-9pm Cost £60 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. for talks. Contact Erik Stien, 734149/077774- Other social events include walks, 896421 cycle rides, theatre visits, outings, garden visits, lunch outings and city Italian Classes for breaks. Annual favourites are BBQ, Adults, HCC Games night and a Christmas Party. Email: [email protected] TH Open to anyone in the Milltimber Tel: 07786 827714 65 ABERDEEN vicinity. Contact John Park, Tel. (MILLTIMBER) SCOUTS 733057 or Robin Dyer, Tel 733850 or CULTS LIBRARY website http://www.genbase.co.uk/ See separate item in MBC News for ANNUAL JUMBLE MilltimberO50/ opening times and details of thewide range of courses and activities on SALE ADULT ART CLASSES, HCC offer. Wednesdays, 1.30 - 3.30 p.m. Contact Jenny Hunter, Tel. CULTS LUNCH CLUB, CPCWC 07751715343 Mondays 12.00-2.00pm (except for July) New members most welcome. ABERDEEN bridge CLUB Contact Jackie Hatchwell, Tel : 861736 14 Rubislaw Terrace, Tel : 644773 At Cults Academy Monday to Thursday - 7-10pm MISSIONARY CRAFT Adult Lessons Wed - 7pm Sept - April WORKSHOP, DCFC Saturday, nd BRIDGE GROUP, LDCC 2 & 4th Wed. of the month, rd Tuesdays, 7.00-9.30pm 10:00am-12:00 March 23 2013 Contact Irene Main - Tel : 318167 Contact Wilma Ewen, tel. 868202 1pm – 3.30pm Admission £1 – Concessions 50p CAFÉ ONE, DCFC MODEL CLUB - ADULT LDCC Toys, clothes, books, bikes, bric-a- Thurs 9:15am-12:00 (term time only) 1st Tuesday of the month, 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. Contact Martin Smith, Tel. brac, soft furnishings etc. Culter Bridge Club, PVH 01467 642919 Fridays, 1.15 – 4.00 pm Sept.- April Contact Peter Garioch Tel : PETROLEUM WOMEN’S CLUB 324691 International friendship club for CALLIGRAPHY GROUP, CPCWC women connected to the oil industry. st Thursdays 10.00- 12.00 p.m. Meetings with speaker, 1 Thursday (2 x 10 week sessions from Sept & of the month. Coffee mornings, rd Jan) Contact Isobel Archibald, Tel. 3 Thursday of the month. Many 867303 sub-groups such as ten pin bowling, walks, bridge, golf, dinner club, French THE HUB COFFEE SHOP, COC conversation and a book group. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10-3.00pm Contact Anne Dunderdale, Tel. 01467- 620842 or Hanne Asbey, Tel. 749186or MILLTIMBER COMMUNITY email [email protected] ASSOCIATION, MCAH www.pwcos.com Wide range of activities for all ages. General enquiries - Sue Smedley 732172. Rotary Club of Aberdeen To hire the hall - 07502 040 619. Deeside WESTHILL & DISTRICT Craft and Needlework Class, Wednesday ‘s 6.15 for 6.45 pm in the COMMUNITY MINIBUS Fridays, 1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Cults Hotel. For further information 10 week courses £50.00 contact the secretary Quentin Tweedie THE WESTHILL COMMUNITY Beginners and more experienced on 01224 868218 email qtweedie@ MINIBUS IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE catered for Contact Yvonne Weir, Tel. btconnect.com FOR ANY OCCASION 732098 / [email protected] Saltire Society Promotes all things Scottish. Meets DRIVER-SUPPLIED OR SELF-DRIVE DEESIDE CHORISTERS, LDCC monthly on Tuesdays, normally in Wednesdays, 6.30-8.00pm Rubislaw Parish Church. Contact D J BEST RATES IN TOWN! New members most welcome Robertson, Tel. 484061 Contact Nancy Paul - Tel : 741378 CONTACT: DAVID RITCHIE SCRABBLE CLUB, MCAH Dressmaking Group, KMCC Fridays, 2.00-4.00pm T: 01224 744058 or Thursdays, 09.30-11.30 a.m. Players at any level are very welcome 07989 637461 Couture trained tutor. Beginners Contact Joan Thomas - Tel : 733218 welcome. Phone Kaimhill Community E: [email protected] Centre, Tel. 311996

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