KEMNAY NEWSLETTER Issue 478 March 2020

NEAT presents “6 Feet , 3 Shoes”

KVH Friday March 20th

7.30pm

See page 20

VE Celebrations

Friday 8th May

Is your group/organisation planning any event?

Would you let the Newsletter know before the 12th March so that we can put it in the April Newsletter

Kemnay Village Hall is proposing to show a war-time based film at 2pm with an interval for tea/coffee. Entrance fee by donation (free for those born before 8

The Newsletter is produced by Kemnay & District Community Association for and by the people of Kemnay. It is distributed each month to approximately 2250 homes in and around Kemnay. If you would like anything included please note that the closing date for both articles and advertisements is 9am on the 12th of the preceding month. All inclusions to: Kemnay Newsletter, Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay AB51 5SS. (The letterbox for the Village Hall is located half way down the right hand side of the Hall). Tel 01467 641120 (leave a message on answer phone) or email your inclusion to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Delivery queries please ring 01467 642167 or email [email protected]

End of an era for A & G Collie Butchers!

After 46 years in business Graham is hanging up his apron, and putting down his knives for the last time on Saturday 28th March.

The shop will pass into the capable hands of Steven Robertson who has worked alongside and been trained by both Jim and Graham Collie over the last 25 years. Steven will be joined with his wife Shelley.

The only change to be made currently is to the name which will change to Collie Butchers.

Annie & Graham are looking forward to their retirement and would like to thank each and everyone of you for your custom over the years, and wish Steven and Shelley all the best in the future and hope that you show the same level of support to them that you have shown to us.

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Hardwood & Softwood Logs Cut & Split Trailer Loads Delivered Locally Ring 07769 661 008

Reliable Cleaner Available Why not add a few sessions with your EMMETT Practitioner to References supplied on your training routine. request

Contact Julia on 01330 833676 House or office Hours to suit or email [email protected] for an appointment Contact 01467 641486 or www.emmett-uk.com 07983 498 155

Geoff Kendrick (Kemnay) Plumbing & Heating Services MOBILE: 07947 518223 Email [email protected] Specialist in Complete Bathroom/Shower installations including tiling works Gas and Oil Boiler Installations Power Flush Heating Systems Boiler Servicing Corgi Registered Gas Installer No.546

Kemnay Community Coffee Mornings Every Friday 9.30-11.30

There will be a Coffee Morning each Friday in March. All welcome

There will however be a holiday for both the Bargain Box and The Coffee Mornings on 10th & 17th April (Easter Break) The Coffee Morning Team.

KEMNAY BARGAIN BOX

We sell good quality goods on Fridays from 9.30 to 11.30am in the Wainman Room of the Village Hall (side entrance). Please drop off items at the Bargain Box or call in to make other arrangements. Due to recycling regulations from Aberdeenshire Council which effect what can and cannot be put in the outside bin at Kemnay Village Hall, we need to be very careful of the items we can accept as donations.

If you are unsure please contact us on a Friday morning in the Wainman Room. Thank you for your understanding in this matter . CLOSED 10th & 17th APRIL

Heavenly Relax, De-Stress & Unwind with Reflexology (NEW facial, Beauty Hand, foot ear & maternity) Needle-Free Acupuncture. 3B High Street Japanese REIKI. Hot Stones Massage. Kemnay Dru yoga. Pregnancy Yoga Classes.

01467 642595 07896 047660 www.paradiseclinic.co.uk [email protected] Opening Hours: Tues 10 - 8 Wed 10 - 8 Thurs 10 - 8 Fri 10 - 6 Sat 9 - 2.30

Bargain Box News!!

Gladys, Betty, Kay & Doreen wish to thank everybody for their kind donations in 2019. A total of £2200 was split between the following organisations:

Medical Centre £1000 KVH £400 Monday Club £200 Tuesday Club £200 Kiddiwinks £200 Littlewood Court £200

Thank you one and all.

CARNEGIE * Boiler Servicing & Repairs GAS & * Gas Fires & Cookers *Natural Gas & HEATING LPG * Landlord cert checks SERVICES * Ex Scottish Gas Engineer

Tel/Fax: 01467 641424 Mobile: 07793 971535 Email: [email protected]

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FRENCH Tutoring Do you need help with your FRENCH for an exam or for extra support? From Primary & Secondary School Syllabus through to University. Experienced tutor recommended by schools. For more information please call Noëlle 01467 643 221

Decorating Plus…

Interior and exterior décor Property Maintenance 'Dave Quick Local friendly service 01467 651731 Testimonials available 07541050518 Email: [email protected] 2 Deans Cottages Monymusk AB51 7HN

Victoria Somerville Music

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone & up to Grade 4 Piano lessons £15 for half an hour

Email [email protected] Phone 07814283272 www.somervillemusic.co.uk

Jackie Milne formerly of Coco’s Hair Salon, Kemnay would like to welcome customers old and new to ‘Jackie’s Little Salon’.

Call for availability and find me on Facebook

Bob the painter All paint work undertaken INSIDE & OUT Discount for OAPs Call - 07545 910925 / 07843 904812 For an estimate TODAY!

Kemnay Farm Shop Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm / Sat 8am-4pm

We sell a wide range of butchery products, all our meat is pure Aberdeen Angus from our own farm at Monymusk. We are selling mostly local produce from local suppliers, we have bread from The Bread Guy, fine cakes from Bakery Lane, fresh strawberries from Fetternear Fruits, Summerhouse drinks Really Garlicky Company and many more products.

We will also have a selection of freshly prepared Sub Rolls and baguettes along with our hot food takeaway — pies, sausage rolls, bacon or sausage baps, full Scottish breakfast boxes, Coffee’s from Caber Coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Fresh soup available. Now offering Veg Boxes delivered or collected from shop.

Variety Concert Millbank Hall Sunday 5th April 2p.m..

Entertainment is by Eddie Rose (King of Fun and Song) Music and Songs from Garioch Blend and Bill Gray.

Book Tickets £10 from Sylvia Henry on 01330 833216 There`s Teas and a Raffle.

Purpose built cabin in the village for all of your hairdressing needs! Cuts, blow drys, colours, perms, hair ups, wedding packages, hair treatments, OAP services and much more. Limited home visits available. Please call Marcy for more information on availability and services on 07903 548368.

[email protected] Tel 01467 538947 www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk

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Bookbug Knit & Natter Tuesday Wednesday 10.30—11am 3.00—5pm

LEGO Drop-In Friday 3.30—4.30pm

Castle Fraser Restaurant

Why not spoil yourself to some fine dining in a unique setting. Modern French cuisine with a slight Scottish twist

Tables available on booking only Thursday - Sunday Bring your own wine, beer or champagne

The Tearoom will be open every Saturday and Sunday throughout March 11.00 – 3.00pm Offering all our usual home baked cakes, treats, soup, quiche, or a hot drink.

We look forward to welcoming you all over the coming month. For bookings or any further information Tel: 01467 642834

E-mail: [email protected]

QUIZ NIGHT 28th March 7pm for 7.30 start £12 for team of 4 Bring your own drinks/nibbles Contact 01467 651459

Rob Mackay Tel. No. 01467-642578 Hilda Hart Tel. No. 01467 643461 Health Walks Every Friday at 9.30am

These are short low level walks around Kemnay and designed for all abilities even those who have not exercised for a while. Anybody can join us, the walks are free and you don’t need any special equipment – just a sensible pair of walking shoes or boots! These walks are led by trained Walk Leaders. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the walks apart from Guide dogs.

We meet outside the Village Hall on Fridays at 9.30 a.m. We aim to cater for all abilities and everybody is welcome. We run both a Health Walk that lasts approximately 60 minutes and a Gentle Walk that lasts 20 – 30 minutes.

The Health Walks are free and available to anybody living in Kemnay & area. We are particularly interested to meet with people who are living with some form of dementia and also their unpaid carers (e.g. family member, friend, neighbour) .

These are excellent ways to get out of the house and meet new people. The benefits are not just physical but also helpful for positive mental health and wellbeing.

Musical Director required Spectrum Singers is a small, mixed community choir based in Kemnay. We are a friendly group and welcome singers of all abilities. We enjoy performing a wide range of music and, at present, rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 2.00– 4.00 during the school term. Although we work hard, we have a lot of fun and are looking for an enthusiastic leader to develop our skills and present us with new challenges. We also require our new MD to be able to accompany the choir on the keyboard at rehearsals. Our starting date would be 26th April. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact Naida Sneddon - email: [email protected] or phone 01467 643168 or Hilda Hart - email: [email protected] or phone 01467 643461

Inverurie Chartered Physiotherapy Clinic & Pilates Centre Unit C, Site 5, Midmill Business Park, Tumulus Way, Kintore, AB51 0TG Telephone: (01467) 633444

Physiotherapy Podiatry, including routine foot care, minor surgery, biomechanics, insoles/orthotics Pilates and Reformer Pilates Children’s Physio Over 60’s Exercise Classes Stable & Able Classes Parkinson’s Class Sports/Remedial Massage Neuro Physio Equestrian Physio Dietician

Also, Clinics & classes at Station 83 Gym Kemnay

www.physio-therapy.co.uk

Rob Mackay Tel. No. 01467-642578 Hilda Hart Tel. No. 01467 643461

Strength and Balance group Wednesday 4th March 10am

This is a group that introduces a series of 10 simple exercises that help to keep us strong and balanced therefore reducing the risk of falls. In March the group is meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, that is Wednesday 4th.

The Strength and Balance group meets in Kemnay Village Hall and runs from 10 – 11.30 a.m. There is no charge.

The group is free and available to anybody living in Kemnay & area. These are excellent ways to get out of the house and meet people. It is good not simply for physical health, but also for positive mental health and a sense of wellbeing.

We are interested to meet with people who are living with some form of dementia and also their unpaid carers (e.g. family member, friend, neighbour) who might benefit from coming to these friendly sessions

In the event that getting to the Hall is a problem, then please contact us and we will see what can be sorted out.

Rob Mackay Tel. No. 01467 642578 Hilda Hart Tel. No 01467 643461

The Buggy Walks Group Walk every Thursday morning (no charge) Meet outside the Village Hall (Aquithie Road) at 10am

We have been enjoying weekly walks every Thursday morning. Please come and join us for a big chat, a wee walk and a coffee and pancake at the end of the walk. “It is good to get outside the house” Easter Party Thursday 19th March 10—11.30am Friendship Room, Village Hall Bookbug session, Easter Crafts, Cakes, Coffee & teas. Please come and join us as see what we are about.

SCALEXTRIC WANTED FOR STARTING UP A LOCAL CLUB

Working or not, small lots or large sets, cars, buildings, track etc. The older the better so check your attic, loft or cupboards. Good prices paid in cash. Please call Gary on: 07887 298007 or 01467

Golf Coaching for children aged between 9 and 12 at Kemnay Golf Club on a Monday evening 6 – 7.30pm 20th April to 29th June and 17th August to 7th September, all dates inclusive. Cost £60 for the block. No equipment necessary as this can be provided.

If you wish to sign up come along to our registration evening at Kemnay Golf Club on Monday 16th March between 6.30 and 8pm. More information can be found on Kemnay Golf Club website under Junior Development or call 07393584964.

All Clubgolf coaches are registered with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and have attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course.

Kemnay Village Hall Friday 20 March 7:30pm

6 Feet 3 Shoes is a celebration of friendship across borders told through feisty, percussive flamenco, Scottish and contemporary dance, performed by three dancers plus two musicians who play exhilarating live guitar and fiddle. Dance, storytelling, song and foot-stomping rhythms bring to life a story that resonates across generations and cultures. Come and share in tender moments through to a good old giggle with a captivating ensemble of performers After a thrilling, sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 6 Feet 3 Shoes, is ready for a full UK tour in 2020. Café style seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tea/coffee available. Q & A plus quiz to follow performance. Ticket Price Full £10 Concession £9* Under 16 / Full Time Education £6 Family (4 tickets, maximum 2 adults) £30 *(OAP, Disability or Unemployment Benefit)

Box Office Tickets will be available at the following outlets four weeks before the event: The Hair Shop 01467 642177 Kemnay Library 01467 538947 Kintore Library 01467 532605 Tickets also available on the door but booking advisable.

Good afternoon

I have today emailed the Aberdeenshire Council Dog Wardens to advise them of the increase in dog fouling over the last couple of weeks, particularly along Bridge Road and Donald Avenue (two of the main routes leading to the Fetternear Estate).

There is absolutely no excuse for this as there is a poo bin located at the Riverside Road end of Donald Avenue that is easily visible from whichever approach dog owners take to Fetternear.

I would be grateful if you could please highlight in the next newsletter that dog walkers "failing to immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a suitable receptacle (dog bin, public litter bin or their own refuse bin)" is an offence under the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003.

Aberdeenshire Council's authorised officers have been active in enforcing the provisions of this legislation and have served a number of fixed penalty notices.

Officers routinely carry out enforcement patrols in Aberdeenshire, and any person found committing an offence is issued with a fixed penalty notice, incurring a fine of £80. This rises automatically to £100 if it is not paid within 28 days. A person who persistently offends, or where an Officer feels that payment is unlikely to be made, may be reported under the Act to the Procurator Fiscal as an alternative to being issued a fixed penalty where the maximum fine available to the Court is £500.

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21 Minutes of Meeting (extract), Thursday 30th Jan 2020, 7.30 pm,

THE FULL MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE VILLAGE WEBSITE: www.kemnay.info

Present: Bill Blackwood (Chair); Gaenor Berkin (Vice Chair), Fran Patrick (Secretary); John Whittall (Treasurer); Sue Wainman; Margaret Basley; Lee Aitken; Richard Lamplugh; William Irvine; Suzanne Bunton Apologies: Claire Stewart; Marie Glendinning; David Carlin; Cllr H Smith

POLICE MATTERS – Police Report for October and circulated. Seems to have been an increase in incidents over Christmas, although this report does cover two months.

GUEST SPEAKERS – James Davidson, Environment Planner, Aberdeenshire Council - Change to Core Path: Unanimous KCC support for the re-routing of the core path at Dalmadilly on to the community path and ponds path. Maps of the network of core paths are available online. The need for a core path link between Kemnay and Inverurie/Kintore was raised again. Kemnay Academy’s Parent Council has also expressed its frustration at the lack of a cycle route. And the situation re Place of Origin and its core path was again raised - letters have been sent to Aberdeenshire Council, and Greenbelt about this, as there is the possibility of volunteer help to clear the broom, etc. J Davidson stressed that his team is trying to support community groups to maintain core paths. Oskar Johansson was unable to attend tonight’s meeting, but will be invited to pass on his ideas to KCC.

OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK – Lorraine Dack, Library Services: Everyone urged to complete the survey on the future of the library service in Aberdeenshire, deadline 29th February. Unanimous KCC support expressed for Kemnay Library and what it offers to the village. Sasha Brydon – has put his name forward for co-option to KCC, which will be considered at next month’s meeting.

MATTERS ARISING - a) Place of Origin – Not known yet if the Chivas Regal funded volunteers will be coming to Kemnay. If this were the case, Aberdeenshire Council would be expected to help in the disposal of the broom, etc. A reply was received from AC to the letter sent about PoO and some progress may finally have been made; no reply has been received as yet from Greenbelt. b) Fly tipping – KCC has received an email from a local farmer to alert local community councils about this issue and urging people to report any incidents. c) Traffic Issues – Parking: No reply from police, but Station/Cafe83 has been contacted asking for their help and have been offered posters. It was suggested other businesses on Station Road also be contacted. Electric vehicle charging points: More points are to be installed as resources allow. School bus routes: The School Transport Unit has now agreed again that all school buses should go via the quarry road, NOT via High Street, Kendal Rd or Fraser Place.

22 The Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall

d) Christmas Event – It will cost around £300-£400 to run a similar event annually, not including the purchase of additional lights. Feedback to the Christmas tree has been largely positive; the other two trees are finally on their way and should be planted shortly by Landscape Services.

TREASURER REPORT – All bills paid; £155.58 received from the Christmas event.

PLANNING MATTERS AND APPLICATIONS – a) Current planning applications - 6 applications submitted - Ref. No: APP/2019/2672; Ref. No: APP/2019/2748; Ref. No: APP/2019/2778; Ref. No: APP/2019/2869; Ref. No: APP/2019/2882; Ref. No: APP/2019/2886. No comment was made on any of them. Additional information has been published on Milton APP/2019/0490

REPORTS a) Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) – The KVH unit & alarm have been fixed and information is still being collated from volunteers to update the new system now being run by the British Heart Foundation. b) Garioch (& North Marr) Safety Group (GNMS) – No-one from KCC is able to attend. d) Community Planning – New SIMD (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation) figures have been issued, which may have an impact on Kemnay. e) Greener Kemnay – Allium bulbs received from Landscape Services, being planted at Birley Bush f) Kemnay Local Learning Community Partnership (LLCP) - Training on ‘family learning’; there may be some support for encouraging intergenerational learning. g) KAPC/KPPC/APPC - KAPC: Four senior pupils led a workshop on online bullying, part of the Mentors in Violence Prevention programme. The PTA still has no additional volunteers. Ms Paul gave feedback on a seminar on the Excelerate programme, which is being supported by the Wood Foundation. The question of a school minibus, was raised. KCC was asked to support the Academy’s request for a cycle route to be established between Kemnay and Kintore. KPPC: Therapets are coming in to P2/3; concern about the very muddy and potentially dangerous state of the back park.

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL/COUNCILLOR NEWS – No Councillors present.

CORRESPONDENCE a) Correspondence from the Council - was circulated prior to the meeting: Accessible Transport Forum; Kemnay Payphone Removal; Sports Awards Nominations; Democracy Matters Newsletter; Library Service Survey; Mobility & Access Committee b) General Correspondence Received - was circulated prior to the meeting: Email request from local journalist for info re KCC plans for VE Day.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS TO SPEAK Phone box still needed in the village; an update on the proposed repair of the huge pothole at the entrance to the car park at Fetternear; an update on the fenced off piece of land on the riverside path – this area now belongs to the homeowner.

Next Meeting; Thursday, 27th February, 7.30 pm, The Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall. Members of the Public are welcome to attend - Agenda and full copies of past Minutes are available on KCC Website: http://www.kemnay.info/23

BOWLING Thursday nights 7.00 – 9.00pm If you’ve always fancied bowling, why not come along and join us. We are a friendly bunch who don’t take things too seriously and are very welcoming to newcomers. You can borrow bowls from the group.

Contact 01467 643548 or just turn up any Thursday.

SOUNDBATH MEDITATION Last Monday monthly 7.30 – 9.00pm Helps restore balance to the body, mind and spirit. A Soundbath is a therapy using the vibration of sound to help stimulate a deep meditative state which helps slow breathing down bringing us back into the natural rhythm of nature.

Bring mat, blanket and cushion for support. Call Lorna 07730437249 for more details

Greener Kemnay

Purple is the new flower colour for Kemnay this year In November, Purple for Polio crocuses were planted with the Kintore Kemnay and District Rotary. These will be in flower soon at Dalmadilly. We have now planted a large patch of ornamental onions (Allium Purple Sensation) at Birley Bush Community Garden. The tulips are showing so hopefully some will flower. Bulbs flower year after year so hopefully these will be seen for many years to come.

You may have noticed the fence is less wavy thanks to a village volunteer and that a new hut is about to be raised. There is still a greenhouse to go up; could you take this project on? We have also received some fresh produce from the rear end of a pony which is being layered in the bins to give us compost for next year :-)

One Seed Forward is again offering seed potatoes; you plant and then share the crop with someone else. We also have some seeds and onion sets to share.

We have room for spare seedlings in the growbags and if you would like to help look after the polytunnel get in touch. Email [email protected] or leave a message on 077 5777 6266

Advance notice- Birley Bush Open Day 9th May with a reduce/re-use/re-purpose theme linked to the Second World War, ideas welcome.

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Please visit our website which gives information on the broad range of services we provide on both a NHS and Private basis.

Grampian Travel Health Clinic We aim to be your first choice provider for all your travel health needs from advice and travel products to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure our fully trained team will provide the highest level of advice and care.

Your Support Of Our Independent Family Business Is Greatly Appreciated Contacts: Tel: 01467 642205 [email protected]

Wishing all mothers a happy Mother’s day

KEMNAY COMMUNITY BEE GROUP BEGINNERS WORKSHOP: “How do I start?” “What do I need to know?” KCBG invites anyone interested in taking up beekeeping to a short introductory talk on Thursday 19 March 7pm Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall, AB51 5SS (accessed via side door)

This short session will cover some first steps – basic advice about equipment, time requirements, costs, suggested reading materials, benefits of club and SBA membership, suitable apiary sites This will be followed by our AGM and refreshments which you are welcome to attend. Talk free, Refreshments £2. Follow-up session will be held on Thurs 26 March 7-9pm. Wainman Room, Kemnay Village Hall

Topics will include: The beekeeping year, what to expect when you look in a hive, hive and frame types, good hygiene practices, basic bee biology, forage, swarming, harvesting honey, bee diseases. There will be a charge of £5 to cover handouts and refreshments. PLACES LIMITED: ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

'Green' Tips

No need for plastic bin liners! As most waste goes in either Recycle (should be clean) or Foodwaste (bags supplied) the remaining un- recyclable waste, much reduced, can be disposed of directly into the Household bin. As all bins are emptied by remote-control the Council are more than happy for us to dispense with the plastic bin liners (fact-checked).

Do you have a tip to share? Please send it to [email protected] for inclusion in this slot, thanks.

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AND OTHER LEADING BRANDS For a free estimate, advice, brochures or to see samples please get in touch. Jim Hill Home: 01467 643156 Mob: 07989 975086 Email: [email protected]

Garioch Gardens Fencing Lawn Cutting Slabbing Trimming of Hedges etc. Hard Working and Very Reliable Please phone for free quotes Tommy Graham 07505 978 490 or 01467 624926

Graham Scott Plant Hire “NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL” FRIENDLY LOCAL SERVICE Landscaping External House Maintenance Garden Maintenance Paths Power Washing Driveways Guttering Slabbing Soakaways Garden Ponds Drainage Snow Clearing Mini Diggers Fencing Rock Breakers Concrete Repairs Waste Removal General Building Work and Repairs

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Fly Tipping

This is becoming an increasing problem in rural areas.

If anyone sees any fly tipping in or around Kemnay, they are urged to report it to Aberdeenshire Council, link below: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/report/report-flytipping/

Kaimhill Heating Services Ltd Aquithie Road Kemnay

Local plumbing and heating engineers. Fully accredited Worcester installers offering 7 years manufacturers guarantee on selected Worcester products. Free estimate provided.

Boiler changes gas, oil, pellet or electric Solar panels Full Systems System Flushing Boiler Servicing System upgrades Vented and unvented cylinders Landlords Check All plumbing work undertaken Please call Andy on 01467 268567 or 07903 046606 or email [email protected] Find me on facebook kaimhill heating

LIVE STREAMING KEMNAY VILLAGE HALL

PROGRAMME OF PERFORMANCES FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE FOR THE START OF 2020

SUNDAY 1st of March 2 pm WORLD PREMIERE “The Cellist Dances at a Gathering”

Ballets by Cathy Marston / Jerome Robbins

Tickets on door and further information can be found on our Facebook page—just search Kemnay Streaming

https://www.facebook.com/Kemnay-streaming- 104027907721767/?modal=admin_todo_tour To go onto the e-mailing list contact:[email protected]

More to come:

Fidelio (Opera)

Swan Lake (Ballet)

Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci (Opera)

Electra (Opera)

Tel 01467 628777 Fax 01467 624287 Mobile 07787 574783

QUIZ NIGHT FOR ANTARCTICA

Friday 3rd April, 7.30pm Kemnay Golf Club

Tickets £5 per person max 6 per team.

Please pre book as numbers are limited. Call Kemnay Golf Club on 01467 642225 option 2

Raffle and other activities too! Donations for raffle welcome!

To mark the 100th anniversary of Ernest Shackleton’s Quest voyage to Antarctica Sam will be part of a small team visiting Antarctica in December 2021 and will be undertaking a research project during the trip. To cover the cost of this ReQuest voyage Sam needs to raise £10,000.

Graeme Kennedy Building Contractors Ltd

all types of building works including,

new houses, conservatories, garages, concrete works, home improvements, garden walls, patios etc.

Tel: 01467 642152 or mobile 07831 384 007

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Catholic Church KEMNAY PARISH CHURCH Mass celebrations for Kemnay OF SCOTLAND Church of the Immaculate Conception, North St, Inverurie Fraser Place Vigil Mass: Saturdays 4.30pm SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday Mass 10.30am 10am Family Service Mass is also celebrated at the Episcopal Church, Alford on Saturdays at 6pm and A warm invitation is extended to at St John’s, Fetternear on alternate all. Sundays at 6pm May to October Please check details on the website: CHURCH CENTRE [email protected] Parish Priest Fr Patrick Rice SJ Loaves and Fishes Coffee Shop Tel: 01467 268313 Tues – Friday 10am - 4pm email: [email protected] You are very welcome! CONTACT More information on a wide range of activities Newsletter Advertising www.kemnayparish.church Costs Church Office Tue-Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Page Com- Non- [email protected] Size mercial Commer- 01467 643883 cial Full £40 £20 Half £20 £10 St Anne’s Scottish Episcopal Quarter £10 £5 Church Kendal Road Eighth £5 £2.50 A member of the worldwide Anglican

WE WISH TO ADVISE OUR Communion READERS THAT WE DO NOT Services ACCCEPT Sunday Holy Communion 10.00 am RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE Tuesday Prayers 12 midday CONTENTS OF ADVERTS All welcome! 01467 620470

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Come Along to Kemnay Church Centre! Every Tuesday From 9:15am to 11:15am Fun For Children Birth to 4 Years old Parents, Childminders and Guardians are Welcome to Bring Children Along to Have a Play & Make Friends! Tea & Coffee For Adults Healthy Snack For Children

Each session costs £2 - 50p for each additional child. No charge for children under 6 months. We are open term time.

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Monthly: 1st Wed Strength and Balance Group 10am Main Hall. See page 18 Pensioners Club 2-4pm Friendship Room 2nd Tues Greener Kemnay 7.30pm Burnett Arms last Thursday Community Council meeting 7.30pm except July, Aug & Dec. 2nd Saturday Birley Bush work party 10am-2pm. Weekly: Sun Bingo, Kemnay Village Hall 6.30-8.30pm Mon Monday Club 2-4pm Friendship Room Mon Dru Yoga 7.55pm Church centre Tues Bookbug from 10.30am Kemnay Library see page 14 Tues Children’s Dance Classes 3.30—6.45. Village Hall Tues Adult Dance Classes evenings. Village Hall Wed Knit & Natter Group 3-5pm Kemnay Library Thurs Buggy Walks 10am outside KVH See page 18 Easter Party 19th March Fri Kemnay Bargain Box 9.30-1130. see page 6. Closed 10th & 17th April Health Walks 9.30am Meet outside Village Hall See page 16 Fri Community Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30 KVH (side entrance) see page 6 Closed 10th & 17th April.

Mar Sun1st “The Cellist / Dances at a Gathering” (Live Streaming) Ballets by Cathy Marston / Jerome Robbins WORLD PREMIERE See Page 38 Sat 7th Cats Protection Sale KVH 2-4pm. See page 8 Tues 10th Tuesday Centre 2-4pm Talk by Noel Lord on the Aberdeen Street Pastors Sat 14th Pop up Movie KVH Doors 7pm Film 7.30pm See page 31 Fri 20th NEAT presents“6 Feet 3 Shoes” KVH Doors 7pm Start 7.30pm. See page 20 Tues 24th Tuesday Centre 2-4pm Bring & Buy and Show & Tell Fri 27th KMN “Bohemian Rhapsody” KVH Doors 7pm Film 7.30pm See page 30 Sat 28th Saturday Morning Cinema KVH. Doors 1015, Film 10.30am See Page 23 Music Monymusk Village Hall “Aberdeen University Jazz Orchestra” at 7 30pm.

Apr Fri 3rd Quiz night for Antarctica Kemnay Golf Club 7.30pm. See page 40 Sun 5th Variety Concert Millbank Hall 2pm See Page 13 Sat 18th Pop-up Movie KVH Doors 7pm Film 7.30pm See page 31 Fri 24th KMN KVH Doors 7pm Film 7.30pm. Music Monymusk Village Hall “Shetland’s Peter Wood & Band 7.30pm

May Sat 9th Birley Bush Community Garden Open Day. Christian Aid Jog/Walk Bogbeth Park Sat 16th Christian Aid Table Sale Kemnay Church Centre 10-2pm Sat 23rd Music Monymusk Church “Con Anima Chamber Choir” 7.30pm

Note: All meetings held in the Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall unless otherwise stated. To book the Village Hall email [email protected] or visit www.kemnayhall.co.uk. If email is not available phone 01467 643320, office hours only, and leave a message.

Once again we ask all organisers of events in Kemnay & District to give details for publication in the newsletter. It is much better if events do not clash, for in a small community such as ours, these clashes can result in divided loyalties and maybe a lower financial return for those who are raising funds for charity or their clubs expenditure.