FREE Issue No. Twenty-five, Spring 2019 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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AB54 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR : Aberchirder, Blacklaw, Cabrach, Cairnie, Clatt, Drumblade, Forgue, Gartly, Glass, Glenbarry, Glendronach, Huntly, Insch, Kennethmont, Kinnoir, Knock, Largue, Lumsden, Premnay, Rhynie, Rothiemay, Ruthven and Ythanwells. Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 2

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CONTENTS Lumsden Park - Public P3 Volunteering in TGS P3 Aberdeenshire North P4 Huntly Learning & P5 Green Spece Library Foodbank Leisure Campus Project Huntly Minibus P5 Station House Media P6 shmu Volunteer Story P7 Homestart Deveron P8 Unit (shmu) Volunteering Balhousie News P9 Clashindarroch P9 IN - Insch News P10 - Insch Library P12 - Community Fund P11 P13 Aberdeenshire Drug & P14 Introducing MRC P15 Sleep Scotland P16 Into the Mountain (SSW) P17 Alcohol Partnership - New Pathways Website SCARF P18 Vattenfall ‘Unlock Our P18 Listings P19 What’s On P20 Future Fund’

Issue No. Twenty-five, Spring 2019 Page 3 Lumsden Park, Public Green Space We may have had snow in January, but the chilly weather didn’t deter the Lumsden children from enjoying their new play equipment in the park! The project has been in the pipeline for a few years and is part of a larger Lumsden Community Association-led regeneration of Lumsden’s historic Market Stance. The new play equipment was installed at the end of last year and has been a hit with the village youngsters. Fiona Banks from the Play Park Committee said “This is a fabulous boost to our community as we work together to revitalise the market stance area for all our residents and visitors to enjoy.” Sam Trotman from the Scottish Sculpture Workshop added, “SSW is pleased to be part of and support the Lumsden community in driving the development of the Lumsden Market Stance area. The community have worked tirelessly to consult, fundraise and develop plans on how the square should be developed and we are excited to bring further artistic ideas and community-making opportunities to the project. Lumsden is a skilled, resourceful and artistic village; the re-imagined market stance will now act as a public testament to this for all to enjoy.” The improvement and revitalisation project at the heart of Lumsden Village is in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW), supported by the Marr Area Partnership. The main hoped-for outcomes of the larger project are: A community garden, using native and pollinator friendly species to improve biodiversity; An improved, fit-for- purpose sports pitch; Unique and inspiring play equipment; Promotion of local walking routes and provision of cycle racks to provide opportunities for active lifestyles; Prettification and improvement of the central village landscape and a Community Asset Transfer of the Council-owned public toilets, which have been closed for a number of years, to the LCA for re-opening. Lumsden Community Association would like to thank the Play Park Committee for all their hard work in securing core funding from SUEZ Communities Trust and bringing this project to completion.

Volunteering in TGS Library My name is Jane Rennie and I am seventeen years old. I live in Insch and I am in 5th year at The Gordon Schools in Huntly. When I was in 3rd year I started volunteering in the library. I wanted to be involved in something that would give me an idea of what it would be like to be in the workplace. I like reading books and hoped that volunteering in the library would help me be more organised. I work with Mrs Fairweather from 1-2pm every lunchtime. I like stamping books and putting the books on the correct shelves. I help keep library records and like typing in book titles for books that have an accelerated reader quiz. I also like crushing boxes. Before Christmas of this year I managed to get my 100 hours of volunteering. I hope to get my 200 hours when I leave school. After school I would like to get a job involving music and go to college for 2 days every week. I really enjoyed my time helping in the library and would recommend it to other pupils.

AB54 Produced by Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 4 Aberdeenshire North Foodbank It’s difficult to imagine individuals and families in our area going without food in this day and age but unfortunately, this is the reality for an increasing number of people across Aberdeenshire. Financial difficulties can overtake anyone no matter what their circumstances are. Aberdeenshire North Foodbank (ABNF) seeks to help those in crisis by providing them with a parcel of non-perishable food, enough to last at least three days, and signposting them to additional advice and support. How did it start? Aberdeenshire North Foodbank began in 2012 under the auspices of Gariochchurch in central Aberdeenshire. A couple, who live locally, wanted to do something practical with their Christian faith. They approached the Trussell Trust for help and support in 2014 and opened the first food distribution centre in Inverurie that year, followed by centres in Huntly, Ellon and Peterhead. ABNF is a SCIO, an independent charity. In 2014, ABNF had been meeting local need in Huntly and surrounding area by providing emergency food boxes as well as the delivery of food parcels. A group, supported by ABNF, was formed by members of the public as well as Networks of Wellbeing, Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon Rural Action, Christ Church, Huntly Cairnie Glass Church, Cair Scotland and Destiny Café and Huntly Foodbank Centre opened on the 2nd of December 2014. How does it run? The charity employs two part-time members of staff and relies on a loyal cohort of over 65 volunteers to run its centres and warehouse. The charity doesn’t receive any statutory funding so every penny required to keep it operational they must raise themselves. In Huntly we have a team of 12 volunteers, managed by a coordinator who is also a volunteer. Individuals who have been given a foodbank voucher by a local professional can come and exchange it for a food parcel. This is made up according to the number of individuals in the household and Foodbank centre in Huntly with volunteer Kathleen will take into consideration the cooking facilities available. We also provide referral partner agencies with a small number of pre-packed emergency food boxes. These are for situations where it is not possible for the individual to personally come in to a foodbank – they may live too far away for example. We can’t accept self-referrals as we are an emergency food-provision service so feel it is important that people are referred from organisations who can help them address underlying problems. Current referring organisations in Huntly are: Gordon Rural Action Huntly Housing Support Huntly Social Work Children and Families Team Huntly Care Management Alcohol & Drugs Action Huntly Substance Misuse Services Huntly Health Centre The Huntly Foodbank Centre is open on a Tuesday 10am-12pm and Friday 1-3pm and is located at the back of Gordon Rural Action’s Bargain Box shop. Access is from Torry Street. In 2018 in the Huntly area, ABNF provided 194 food parcels from our centre, which provided the equivalent of 262 adults and 177 children with emergency food provision. ABNF also provided 64 Emergency Food Boxes in the Huntly area. ABNF has food donations points in Asda and Tesco in Huntly so you can leave anything purchased instore at these collection points, and there is also a collection point at Huntly, Cairnie, Glass Parish Church on a Wednesday morning. You can find more information on Facebook at Huntly Foodbank Centre or on our website aberdeenshirenorth.foodbank.org.uk or contact us on [email protected] Generous donation in 2018 from Huntly Scouts

Issue No. Twenty-five, Spring 2019 Page 5 Huntly Learning & Leisure Campus project An exciting project will start this spring that will identify developments that the community can take forward to make the most of Huntly’s key learning and leisure facilities in the north of the town. The recent Room to Thrive strategy identified that those who manage and use the area have a range of ambitions to improve it or are facing a number of challenges. The project aims to collectively decide on ways that these can be addressed and create a shared plan of developments, and is being brought forward by Huntly & District Development Trust after receiving funding from the Scottish Government’s Making Places programme. It is seen as the start of an ambitious, multi-year initiative for a high-quality, cohesive development of the area to make a precious heritage environment work better for the 21st Century; building on the character of the land and buildings within it to make this special place even more special, and help it work better for Huntly residents and visitors alike. Keep an eye out for posters around town, updates in the Huntly Express and the Huntly Facebook page of how to get involved in the project.

Huntly Community Minibus Huntly and District Development Trust (HDDT) have been managing the logistics and operations of the Huntly Community Minibus for just over a year now as part of the Room to Roam Green Travel Hub. The Green Travel Hub as a whole aims to improve transport options in the local area and the Community Minibus is an integral part of that. During the past year several new organisations are regularly making use of the minibus to go on excursions or team building days, however it is still underutilised so we urge local community groups to get in touch. Over the summer months the minibus escorted various locals groups to distilleries, country parks, museums and beach outings, amongst other places. In the autumn we received a visit from Derek Young, Director for Scotland Community Transport Association, who praised the efficient way in which we run the minibus alongside the Huntly Minibus Committee. In December the minibus was very busy taking groups to and from their festive get-togethers. On Christmas Day we were pleased to support the Community Christmas Day Lunch where one of our volunteer driver’s bussed members of the community to and from the Stewarts Hall to enjoy the lunch hosted by Deveron Projects, Gordon Rural Action and Networks of Wellbeing. Seating capacity not including the driver is 8 (in the rear) + 2 (up front) + 1 wheelchair. The only cost is mileage at £1 per mile. If your group would like to book the minibus for an outing email co-ordinator [email protected] or phone the HDDT office during office hours on 01466 799416. At the moment we have a pool of 5 volunteer drivers, but as the bus fulfils more runs for community groups its driver team needs to expand. All new drivers will receive a MIDAS minibus driver qualification, which can be done at a date and time to suit. All we ask is that you are aged between 21 and 70 (inclusive) with a full UK licence held for a minimum of 2 or more years. There is also a self-drive option. For more information please contact co-ordinator Debbie Haefner by email [email protected] or pop into the HDDT office in the Brander Building, The Square, Huntly. Debbie Haefner Project Support and Admin Manager, Huntly & District Development Trust

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Station House Media Unit (shmu) Station House Media Unit (shmu) is a community media charity working primarily in the regeneration areas of Aberdeen – Woodside, Seaton, Tillydrone, Northfield, Cummings Park, Middlefield and Torry. We support residents of these areas in radio and video production, traditional and online publications, music production and digital inclusion. The organisation also supports other interest and identity communities. shmuFM is presented by volunteers from Aberdeen’s regeneration areas. We have hour-long shows on the schedule dedicated to each of our target communities, as well as a variety of other issue based and specialist music shows. Full training and support are provided for volunteers to produce and present their own radio shows. You can listen to shmu online: www.shmu.org.uk/fm/listen shmuPRESS is our community magazine strand. Each of the seven regeneration areas has their own community magazine which are put together by local volunteers. They take on an array of different roles from sourcing and producing content to taking photos, interviewing local people, proof reading and supporting the design and distribution element of magazine production. Youth Media provides creative opportunities for young people (11-19) from the regeneration communities to participate in media activities. They present shows between 4 and 5pm every weekday and between 10am and 1pm every Saturday morning on shmuFM. They also take part in journalism training, produce their own magazine and are in the process of launching their own blog. We also provide opportunities for film and music training and activities on a regular basis. shmuTV is our TV and film strand. We use this to support some of the other strands here at shmu, including Youth Media, shmuTRAIN and MAP. We also undertake commercial projects to help financially support the work we are doing in our target communities. shmuTRAIN is our employability project which supports 16-25-year olds who are not in education, employment or training to secure a positive destination. The project supports young people throughout Aberdeen city and shire with a variety of courses, depending on what stage they are at. The team also work in schools to support young people who are likely to leave school without a positive destination. shmuMEDIA is the commercial arm of shmu, offering ‘ethical’ services with a tiered pricing structure. Services include video production, graphic design, sound recording and Internet based services. Media Access Project (MAP) supports prisoners in HMP Grampian pre and post release. Prisoners are supported to take part in the same media activities shmu offers and are invited to volunteer with the organisation once they have been released. They are also provided with more focused support, depending on their needs. For more information visit our website: www.shmu.org.uk or email [email protected].

Issue No. Twenty-five, Spring 2019 Page 7 shmu Volunteer Story I first got connected to shmu when I was the local manager for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), a charity that campaigns on and provides services relating to HIV and sexual health. A week or so after shmuFM opened in 2003, I was invited in as a guest to talk about World AIDS Day. The Trust had spoken about how we could involve young LGBT people in a radio show and use it as a way to outreach to the local LGBT community, informing them and the audience of issues faced by LGBT people around the world. I met Murray, shmu’s founder, after that first interview and pitched the idea to him. The rest, as they say, is history, and I’ve been a volunteer ever since. Being a part of shmu has given me the confidence to stand up for what I believe in, in any circumstance. As part of my work with THT I had been notified of a potentially homophobic remark made by another shmu presenter on-air. I brought this up at the first volunteer’s meeting, before I had even started my show - effectively outing myself to the 40 strangers in the room. I expected to receive a few negative comments, but I knew it was important to hold my ground and help others gain an understanding of why the remark was offensive. This experience helped me greatly in understanding the best way to deal with homophobia was to be fair but firm, including instances of misunderstanding. Working in both the radio and magazines as part of shmuFM and shmuPRESS. Being so involved in the organisation means I bring up shmu at any and every opportunity possible! I’ve loved radio since I first volunteered for Hospital Radio 9 in London and find presenting a radio show a strangely relaxing experience. shmuFM has given me the opportunity to try out new ideas; using radio to bring a group of young people together to discuss prejudice and discrimination for a show that was nominated for a Sony Radio Award. It has allowed me to interview some incredible people, including Michelle McManus, Four Poofs and a Piano (won an award for that one!!) and author Stuart McBride. The most memorable person I’ve met because of volunteering with shmuFM was Auschwitz survivor Kitty Hart-Moxon. I’ve made some very good, trusted and valued friends because of volunteering, and find myself becoming more interested in my local community since I started writing for Seaton Scene. Recently voted chair of the Seaton and Linksfield Community Network, I’m looking forward to helping improve the area with my network of colleagues, and reporting on the results in the magazine. shmu gives me the tools to be able to make a difference to the world. In the early days I received an email from a young gay man in England, struggling with his sexuality. He referred to the radio show as a beacon of hope. What better reason can there be to volunteer. I also got an email from a man who insisted that his children listen to my show, Aberdabbadoo, saying he wanted them to hear of the struggles that some people have. I also had a phone call telling me that what I was talking about was disgusting, and that I should not be allowed on the radio. Like I say - what better reason to keep going? shmu is my refuge from the big bad world. When I’ve had to take breaks because of mental health issues it has always been the first activity that I return to, as soon as I can, and on occasion getting a special pass from Cornhill hospital to present shows. My psychiatrist has told me that he’s amazed at the positive effect shmu has on me, and considers it good therapy for me. He has said he often listens to Packed Lunch when I’m presenting it. Shmu is a place where I get to exercise my creative muscles without the hard work needed to take part in theatre shows. Occasionally I get the joy of passing on new skills to other volunteers, which is something I would like to do more of.

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Home-Start Deveron are a charity working with families who have children under five years of age, across Banff, Huntly and Turriff and the surrounding towns and villages.

Home-Start Deveron are an organisation who work with volunteers to support families in their own homes, supporting them to attend groups and get out and about within the community, and helping make things just that little bit easier. Our families come from all walks of life and a fundamental aspect of Home-Start is there isn’t a ‘criterion’ that needs to be met before we can work with you, the only prerequisite is that you must have at least one child under five years of age.

Everyone requires an extra bit of help and support at times and throughout work, be it an extra pair of hands to help with the children, or accompanying someone to a local group, to an outing to the park, we like to work with families to ensure their needs are met. We work with families who just want someone to talk to, need a bit of help with routine and getting things done, as well as families who are working with other agencies, such as social work, to keep things on track.

Families working with Home-Start Deveron are supported sometimes of as little as six weeks, but this can be extended up to 12 months if required. Volunteers undergo an initial training programme, are PVG checked and are eligible to claim out of pocket expenses reimbursed. They also have access to peer group meetings and ongoing training.

Families can self-refer to our service or can be referred through an agency such as Health Visitors, or social work. They access our service for free. We are incredibly lucky and sincerely grateful that we have a team of dedicated staff and board members, but more so that we have a team of volunteers that support families and our work across the area. Patricia, a volunteer with some of our groups speaks about why she wanted to volunteer with Home-Start; “I have seen Home Start helped a friend of mine who was going through a tough time. I see where she was then and where she is now, and the difference is like night and day. I know it’s not easy being a parent so I want to be able to do to help in any way I can to make someone life better.’

Home-Start Deveron are currently recruiting volunteers for our training sessions in February and April. If you are interested, contact Home-Start Deveron on 01261 819964 or email [email protected]

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Issue No. Twenty-five, Spring 2019 Page 9 Balhousie News Burns Suppers We had two very successful Burns Supper Nights on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th January. Both nights included an array of entertainment including recitals of poetry, dancers, musicians, speakers and piping. Thank you so much to all our lovely entertainers an also to all the staff who helped on both nights – without you all the burns nights would not have been possible. We hope all our residents and guests enjoyed their evenings. Sports Memories Group Recently we have started a monthly sports memory group hosted by Kris & Brian from Caledonia Sports Coaching. The memories group allows residents the chance to reminisce of days gone by playing and watching various sports including football, tennis and golf. The sessions so far have been greatly enjoyed and we look forward to more sessions throughout the year. Christmas Fayre Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us at our Christmas Fayre on Friday 7th December you helped us raise £644.69 for our residents comfort fund. Christmas Anagram Competition The Christmas anagram competition was won by Dorothy Shewan.

Apply for a grant from the Vattenfall Clashindarroch Community Fund **The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Community Fund is now receiving applications! Closing date for this round: 29th April 2019** Who can apply? Community groups in the areas Who makes the decisions? A Panel drawn from the covered by the Tap O’ Noth, Strathbogie and Huntly local community councils of Tap O Noth, Strathbogie Community Councils and Cabrach Community and Huntly and from the Cabrach Community Association, and that have a constitution (governing Association, plus two community members from each document or set of rules) and operate on a not-for- area. private-profit basis. Where can I get an application form? Foundation How much can we apply for? Applications can be Scotland website www.foundationscotland.org.uk/ made for a range of levels from £500. Applications for programmes/clashindarroch/ or telephone Foundation over £25,000 involve a two stage process with a short Scotland for an application form on 0131 524 0300. outline proposal being prepared first. With whom can I discuss a possible application? When is the closing date? The closing date is 29th Telephone Foundation Scotland on 0131 524 0300 for April for this the 1st round of year 5 of the Fund, with assistance. decisions made on 17th June 2019.

AB54 Produced by Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 10 IN - INSCH NEWS nsch is the hub at the centre of seven parishes stretching from IColpy to Chapel of Garioch. It is a busy village with good shops and businesses, a primary school, a hospital and medical practice, regular bus and train links, and many active social and sports associations. Here are some of the activities which will be taking place in Insch over the coming months. IN – Insch News, if you would like your group or event to be added, you should contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

INSCH GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS Representative, Group or Organisation Contact Details and general information

Westminster: Colin Clark MP [email protected]

Edinburgh: Alexander Burnett MSP [email protected] Aberdeenshire Council - Councillor Victoria Harper [email protected] Councillor: Sebastion Leslie [email protected] Councillor Hazel Smith [email protected] Composed of elected volunteers from the community whose primary Bennacchie Community Council purpose is to ascertain and express the views of the community to the local authority and other public bodies and are consulted on all local planning applications. The BCC website (bennachiecc.webplus. net) gives key information about BCC business including a list of Community Councillors, meeting agendas and minutes. Follow BCC on facebook to find out important information and forthcoming events. Insch Community Association A group whose main focus is on making Insch the place you want to live in. Responsible for overseeing the Community Action Plan and projects. Email: [email protected] Bennachie Leisure Centre www.blcinsch.scot Gym/physical fitness centre Insch Golf Club www.inschgolfclub.co.uk Golf and Social club – Playing & Social Memberships available www.friendsofinschhospital.org Friends of Insch Hospital A local charity whose purpose is to promote, provide or assist the quality of care or environment of patients of Insch Hospital, Community and Health Centre Insch and District Football Club [email protected] Juvenile Community Football Club who are members of The Aberdeenshire & District Juvenile Football Association FB: Insch AFC@inschafc Insch amateurs play in Division One East of Insch AFC the Aberdeenshire Amateur Football Association FB: Jog Scotland Insch@jogscotlandinsch Jog Scoland Insch An all levels jog group run out of Bennachie Leisure Centre FB: Insch ABC@inschABC Insch ABC An amateur boxing club affiliated to Boxing Scotland Ltd Insch 50+ Walking Group Members of Grampian 50+ Network of Walking Groups – walks every other Sunday – contact John Agnew 07985 664406

Insch Trail Running Club Contact:[email protected]

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Activity Details Insch Monthly Lunch Club. Meets at The Institute on Rannes St. Call Friends Activities (01464) 820682 for details.

Friends Tea Dances 21st December - The Tea Dances - third Friday of the month from 2-4 pm in the Kirk Hall, Insch on Western Road. Tickets at the door at £3 and include tea and homebakes. Musical Memories Insch Day Centre, Insch Church Hall at 1.30pm. Alzheimer Scotland For information on March, April and May dates contact 01261 819066.

Grampian Cardiac Rehab Meets at BLC on Mondays, 2.30- 3.30pm. Forms available on the Association Exercise Classes Friends’ noticeboard in the Health Centre or from class. Highly trained and experienced instructor.

Stretch and Relax Yoga type exercise with relaxation aimed at people over 50. Runs every Monday at Insch Community Centre 11.15 – 12.30pm, led by Alison Massie. Sole Mates Walking Group Weekly on Wednesdays, meet at BLC at 10 am for low level health walks in and around Insch (approx 1 hour). Mondays and Thursdays (10am – 3pm) in the Church Hall. The Friends Insch Day Centre provide voluntary and financial support to this council led service. Insch Senior Citizens Club - 2nd Wednesday of the month September to Church Hall, Western Road, Insch April from 2pm to 4pm Varied programme. New members very welcome For details contact Mrs T M Leach tel 01464 829020 Insch SWI - the 3rd Wednesday of the month Sept to June, from 2pm to Church Hall, Western Road, Insch 4pm New members very welcome For details contact Mrs T M Leach 01464 829020 Youth Platform 7 - 9pm Insch Community Tuesday S1 upwards (+P7 after Easter) Centre To meet friends/peers & to discuss issues/concerns Youth Platform (Girls) 7 - 9pm Thursday S1 upwards (+P7 after Easter) To meet friends/peers & to discuss issues/concerns Every Second Inspiring Insch To meet & discuss issues Tuesday Also available in the 1st Insch Brownies / 1st Insch Rainbows / 1st Insch Scouts Community Centre Beaver Scouts / Relaxation Class / Insch Guides / Inschy Winchy Spiders / Inspire Insch Kettlercise 09:30 – 10:00 Insch Institute Hall MONDAY Beading 11:00 – 14:00 Box-n-fit 19:00 -- 20:00 Pilates 09:15 -- 10:15 TUESDAY Art Class 10:30 -- 12:30 HIIT Circuit Training 19:00 -- 20:00 Montessori Tots 09:30 – 11:30 WEDNESDAY Art Class 12:00 -- 15:00 Jazzercise 19:00 -- 20:00 Art Class 09:30 – 15:30 THURSDAY Pilates 17:45 – 18:45 Bon-n-fit 19:00 -- 20:00 Kettlercise 09:30 -- 10:30 FRIDAY Pilates 13:30 -- 14:30 HIIT Circuit Training 08:00 -- 09:00 SATURDAY Kettlercise 09:30 – 10:30

AB54 Produced by Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 12 Libraries are an important part of a community and These sessions are to encourage children from a very often under threat from cutbacks so Sarah Morbey early age to enjoy hopefully a life long love of reading. Library Assistant at Insch Library describes what is Plenty of children do visit the library so reading books available: is not dead yet! The library was bequeathed to the people of Insch Aberdeenshire Summer Reading Challenge In the school in the 19th century by William Russel and is within holidays we the Insch Institute at the front of the bowling club have this for 4 on Rannes street just along from the hospital. His years old and rather grand but severe portrait hangs in the library. upwards where We are very lucky to have this busy and well stocked children read a library which is well supplied with not just books certain number but two computers for the publics use, printers and of books for fax facilities. Also Wi-Fi available so you can bring book prizes. your own device. Also photocopying. We have a Well done to varied selection of adult fiction/large print/mystery/ romance and biography and non-fiction with books Daisy Mazzoni for ranging from a health section, travel, cookery, history of Largie being the Insch etc. and a large local history section. If we haven’t winner this got a book you would like we can request it from the year for the Aberdeenshire library catalogue or Aberdeen City most improved and it will be delivered to the library on the next van reading. run which is always a Tuesday in Insch. You can also borrow DVDs for a small charge. We have a And The wide selection of talking books on DVD or MP3 for Bookbug those wishing to listen whilst driving/knitting etc. or for Reading partially sighted folk. Challenge runs from January to It is free to join the library but we do require two forms April for up to 4 year olds and after 6 library visits they of ID one of which should be photo I.D and proof of receive a certificate. Come along to sign up – open to current address. new members too. Opening hours: Also we have a Lego Drop in session on Friday nights Tuesdays and Fridays 2.30-4.30pm and 6-8pm 6-7pm. We have a general selection here but why not Saturday mornings 10-12pm bring your own along with your friends and mum and Our children’s library was decorated beautifully by dad or carers can browse the books! local stain glass artist Linsey Gibb quite a few years We had two Christmas story times and hope to hold ago now but still is a very inviting place to choose these more regularly. And we often have classes from books. Lots of picture books and fiction for early and Insch Nursery and primary school teaching them how junior readers and a large non-fiction area with loads the library runs. of brand new books. Good for school projects. And a Young Adult section. Children and Young People Book Bug sessions are run once a month which include songs/rhymes and stories with a specialist early years practitioner or myself, Book Bug trained, suitable for babies up to 4 years old and their parents and carers for half an hour. These are free sessions. The next dates are: All Tuesdays, at 2pm in the library: 22nd January 19th February 19th March

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We are a central hub for information with advice leaflets, community council news/Aberdeenshire future plans etc. /what’s on notice board and magazines. We are planning a coffee and book swap on Saturday 26th January (bring along some books (not library books) to swap with someone else and have a coffee/tea). Online Services and e-Resources Of course we love having lots of people visiting the library (and that will keep the library open, the greater the footfall) but you can do all this on line too. You can choose books on the catalogue at home and just nip down to the library to pick them up. When you join you will get a card with a pin number to enable you to access the services. There is a digital library too so you can borrow e-books too and read on your device from Aberdeenshire libraries and Angus/Moray and Perthshire Catalogues. You can also access e-newspapers and magazines/ download and stream music and e-reference such as encyclopaedias/biographies/driving theory tests etc. If you have any ideas of what you would like to see in the library e.g.: a monthly book group or a homework club please come along and have a chat and a look round. The library is open 10 hours a week with one member of staff working. This is a combination of Sarah or Wilma Emslie (Senior Library Assistant). Unfortunatley Wilma has been off sick for most of 2018 but is soon to return so we wish her well. Also other library assistants from Huntly library network as and when required. INSCH GOLF CLUB

Dates for Your Diary Events open to members and guests unless stated open to public

For opening hours call 01464 820363 or email [email protected] Hours may be extended for members bookings and parties. We may also close early when quiet and due to adverse weather conditions.

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New Website to provide support to anyone affected by alcohol and drugs in Aberdeenshire www.aberdeenshirealcoholdrugs.support Phone 01224 558844 or email to [email protected] (North Aberdeenshire) [email protected] (South and Central Aberdeenshire)

Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) have a new website to help support anyone affected by alcohol and drugs in Aberdeenshire. The online resource www.aberdeenshirealcoholdrugs.support aims to provide information and signposting to a range of support services and organisations across Aberdeenshire and nationally. The website was developed in response to feedback that there was a lack of information in an easily accessible format on what drug and alcohol support was available and how to access help when it was needed. The ADP have worked with service users, family members and people in recovery to make sure that the information on the website is useful, easy to understand and access. The resource aims to help people using any drug including alcohol, whether worried about their own drug or alcohol use, a friend’s use or family member’s use. WWW.aberdeenshirealcoholdrugs.support provides information on support, treatment and recovery. Within each section, people can find out more about a particular area of support and advice and then clearly see which organisations provide this support and their contact details. The Aberdeenshire Alcohol Drugs Support website will always have the most up to date information on the Substance Use Service Gateway in Aberdeenshire. . The Gateway is part of the NHS and Council Substance Use Service team and provides confidential, non-judgmental assistance towards the right treatment, support or information. The GET HELP button either the Alcohol or Drugs section of the website displays arrangements for drop in facilities around Aberdeenshire. Professionals and agencies can help any of their clients to engage with the Alcohol or Drug Use Service by calling or by email as above. Sci-Gateway and Track Care can also still be used for referrals from NHS. Print materials, posters and cards, promoting the website and access to the Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Service will be delivered to agencies soon. The ADP and Substance Use Service would be grateful if these could be displayed widely and offered to people who might need help with their alcohol or drug use in Aberdeenshire. To get a supply or resupply contact [email protected] The ADP have identified a wide range of information that they think is useful to people and communities however they welcome approaches from services, groups, community members with information to add or changes to make. Please use the website to share your own news. Send news items and suggested changes to the ADP email above.

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Introducing MCR Pathways and the #GiveAnHour campaign We are delighted to announce that MCR Pathways mentoring programme has arrived in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen and we are looking for dedicated people to join us in making a huge difference to the lives of young people. By volunteering for just 50 minutes a week to mentor you can change the life of a young person. MCR Pathways is a school-based mentoring programme that supports our more vulnerable young people to realise their full potential through education. At MCR, we know that there is amazing talent in our young people but many may need help to discover their potential. We aim to nurture and develop young people’s skills and capabilities by connecting them with a mentor. We guide them on pathways to education, employment and fulfilling lives. At present we have 10 mentors who are fully trained and ready to be matched with a Young person in The Gordon Schools, however we need more volunteers!! “You can’t underestimate just how important it is for young people to have someone there for them, someone they can depend on, who listens. It’s an hour of your time, it will be the best hour of your week!” Sharon MacIntyre, Mentor, Glasgow. In the meantime, please visit our website to find out what our young people and mentors have to say about how the programme has benefited them. Please encourage friends and colleagues to sign up to become a mentor here too! You can also contact Jillian Grant – MCR Pathways Coordinator at The Gordon Schools on 01466-792181 if you have any queries.

Huntly Tea Dance AB54 SUMMER EDITION If you have an article or an advert you would like included in our next edition please contact us at: [email protected] or call us on 01466 793732 Mondays 2 - 4pm in the Stewarts Hall All information for the Winter 25 March, 29 April, 20 May edition should be sent to us before Admission £3.50 12 APRIL 2019 Free tuition from 1 - 2pm with Alison Milne

AB54 Produced by Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 16 Sleep Scotland Sleep Scotland was founded in 1998. It is a charity that promotes healthy sleep in children and young people through sleep awareness, sleep counselling and education. For the last twenty years, the organisation has worked throughout Scotland developing sleep services and providing intensive sleep programmes for children with additional support needs by training sleep counsellors to work directly with families in need of sleep support.

The introduction of a Sleep Support line in 2017 coincided with an increasing need for family sleep support. Research indicates that 83% of parents have had sleep issues with at least one child, and agree that sleep deprivation has an impact on their mental health1. Sleep deficits in children and young people have been linked to impaired learning, obesity, a lowered immune system, and depression. Such risks have led The Mental Health Foundation to say that “sleep has for too long been neglected as a major influence on the physical and mental health of the nation”.

Families in Aberdeenshire and Moray can now access support for their child through our Sleep Support Line. Parents and carers can seek tailored sleep advice for children and teenagers aged from 18 months to 18 years. Due to funding from The Big Lottery Scotland and the Scottish Government, all families can access support, not only those with a child with an additional support need. For parents and carers in Aberdeenshire and Moray looking for guidance, Sleep Scotland recommends calling their Support Line on 0800 138 6565 Monday to Thursday, between 10am and 4pm, or via email outside of those hours, or for those parents and carers who require an alternative to the phone - sleepsupport@ sleepscotland.org.

But it’s not just about solving established sleep problems - Sleep Scotland understands that education helps them to bring positive sleep habits into daily routines. Since 2011, the Sound Sleep education programme for schools has helped thousands of children and young people across Scotland to choose behaviours that lead to a good night’s sleep.

Sound Sleep is a one day training course for teachers or other professionals working with children or young people, that provides an introduction to the physiology of sleep, an understanding of how to get a good night’s sleep and an overview of sleep hygiene theory and how to put it in to practice. The course comes with an extensive range of specialised resources providing everything needed to run sleep lessons across all year groups (Primary and Secondary versions available).

For more information on Sleep Scotland’s work and some of the families who have already received help, go to www.sleepscotland.org

Issue No. Twenty-five, Spring 2019 Page 17 Into The Mountain The Scottish Sculpture Workshop in Lumsden is working with artist and choreographer Simone Kenyon to produce a new arts and performance project called Into The Mountain. The project has been developed in collaboration with women who live and walk in Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorm mountains over the last six years and is led by Simone’s research around famed Aberdeen-based writer, Nan Shepherd. For three days only, from the 31 May to the 2 June 2019, Into The Mountain will culminate in a series of unique, place- sensitive performances for a live audience in the Cairngorms. Taking direction and inspiration from the lyrical and embodied prose in Nan’s 1974 book, The Living Mountain, Simone is working with a company of dancers to observe and communicate with the unique mountain ecologies. In Simone’s words, “Walking out of our bodies and into the mountain’ acts as an invitation and gesture from Shepherd towards a collective experiencing of the Cairngorms, guiding us toward the possibilities for transformation and the more-than-human connections that can be made within these mountains.” The performance will be led by the specific site in which it is performed and will take the form of a journey made up of a guided walk and a choreographed performance by five dancers.This will be accompanied by a vocal composition, composed by artist Hanna Tuulikki and performed by Lucy Dubcombe leading a new choir of women local to the Cairngorm region. If you are a singer or singing enthusiast who would like to get involved in the project, there are two choir taster sessions running in Braemar and Aviemore in February followed by a series of workshops from March to May. Over the course of the project, Simone has worked with hundreds of women who have personal knowledge and understanding of the Cairngorms to explore how women navigate, encounter, embody and reimagine being within the unique mountain landscape. Into The Mountain is threaded through with research about the lesser known and alternative histories of women in the mountains, to consider other ways of working within current mountain cultures that seek to conquer heights and overcome the challenges of difficult terrain.As with Nan’s writing, this project seeks to shift our anthropocentric relationship to landscape and highlight the daily nature of the extraordinary. For more information on the Into The Mountain project visit the website at: www.intothemountain.co.uk. Get involved with Into The Mountain and join the Into The Mountain choir! If you are a singer or singing enthusiast and would like to perform as part of this unique project, get in touch by emailing [email protected] or phoning 01464 861372 for more information.

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AB54 Produced by Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 18 SCARF Scarf is an accomplished and value-driven social enterprise with the goal of eradi- cating fuel poverty, reducing inequality and improving lives. Scarf strives to inspire change to make a positive impact on people lives. The Energy Champions pro- gramme, set up in August of 2017, was designed to try to counteract the problems caused by fuel poverty and unemployment - one of the main causes of fuel poverty is poor energy efficiency of properties coupled with low disposable income and the high cost of domestic fuel. Many households struggle to afford to heat their homes and are forced to choose between heating and other household essentials such as food. The benefits of the programme are two-fold. The Energy Champions are given the technical and behavioural skills required to deliver peer to peer energy efficiency advice to their families, neighbours and peer groups leav- ing a legacy of good energy behaviour in their communities. As well as this, the participants complete the pro- gramme with certified courses in energy efficiency and personal development and benefit from mentoring, on the job experience and support to move back into employment. We have so far managed to reach a wide variety of communities across Aberdeenshire spanning from Inverurie all the way to Banff and most recently Huntly where the champions have advised and helped an abundance of households suffering from different issues related to fuel poverty. The Energy Champions have set up community hubs and information sessions over the past year, which has enabled them to integrate with their communities and reach more people in need of support, many of whom have been referred on to receive further support from other services available at Scarf and from other organisations working in Aberdeenshire. The Energy Champions project will continue to provide opportunities for people and households throughout Ab- erdeenshire for the first part of 2019 and we look forward to continuing to build partnerships with other organisa- tions working at community level throughout the shire. For more information or to register your interest for you next programme please visit www.scarf.org.uk/energy- champions or email [email protected] or [email protected].

60+ local Hubs two champions 70+ referrals for 12 communities 24 local & Info sessions held given full time jobs at further support benefitted from Energy Champions SCARF advice trained

Unlock Our Future Fund Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund now open for applications A fund set up by Vattenfall in connection with the wind farm in Aberdeen Bay, the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), is now open for applications from groups across the City of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Vattenfall has committed to investing annually £150,000 to this community benefit scheme for the 20 year lifetime of the wind farm. A local panel of community champions has been established to make decisions about the Fund, with Foundation Scotland appointed as Fund administrator. The Fund has four key priorities and all eligible projects must demonstrate how they will meet all four of these priorities: • Contribute to a climate smarter world with sustainability at its core • Invest in community facilities and/or activities that are fit for the future • Be innovative • Ensure a legacy and lasting impact which clearly brings benefit to the local community. Natalie Ghazi from Vattenfall said: “Over the last couple of years we have been working with local stakeholders and community organisations to shape the £3m Unlock our Future Fund so that it delivers on the needs of local people from across the city and shire. The Fund will give groups the opportunity to submit innovative, sustainable and fossil fuel free project proposals that will benefit communities across the region.” The closing date for applications to the Fund is 15th April. Full details about the Fund and how to apply can be found at https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/unlock-our-future-fund/ or contact Foundation Scotland local representative Iain Catto t: 0791 275 9525 or email:[email protected]

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Weekly Groups Huntly Bike Shack Wee Twos Huntly & District Tourism Aberchirder Brownies Tues, Wed & Thurs 10 - 3pm Age: 2 years old - until local Group aims to improve the Wed 5.45 – 7.15pm Bike service and repairs funded place begins experience of visitors coming Girls age 7 – 10 welcome Clashmach Centre Days Wed & Thu to the area. Contact: 01466 793732 9.30 - 11.25am Contact 01466 720383 Gayle Beaton 01466 780434 £ Aberchirder Dancing Classes Huntly Breastfeeding Buddies Cost: 5.50 per session Common Threads Fri - 9:30am - 11am Babies & Toddlers 7.30 - 9.30pm in Forglen Hall Marnoch Church Hall nd Contact: Beverly Walker Deveron Room, Linden Centre Age: Birth to 5 years 2 Tuesday of the month. 07795074878 Huntly Chest Heart & Stroke Club Days: Mon & Thu Informal group for people Tues 9.30 - 11.45 Times: 9.00 -11.30am interested in all textile and Aberchirder Guides for girls £ aged 10 – 14 years Huntly Health Centre Cost: 1.50 per child, (50p for related crafts. Wed 6 - 7.30pm Contact: Isabel McGregor siblings) Elaine Harding 01466 711363 Marnoch Church Hall (basement) 01466 792949 or Rothiemay & District Parents Huntly Hill Walking Club Kathleen McPherson Social Group Ron Bowie 01466 793836 Contact: Elaine Robertson £ 07773267445 01466 794971 Fri 9 - 11am Cost 2 per adult Lumsden Community Assoc. Aberchirder Playgroup Huntly Film Community Adele Hosie Tel: 01466 711273 Contact: Julie MacGregor Tues, Wed and Thurs Films shown third Thursday of Stitchin Time [email protected] 9.10am – 11.10am the month - Free entry Drop-in Craft Group Huntly Folk Club St Marnan’s Church Hall Ex Service Mens Club (check every Thursday 1 - 3.30pm 8pm - 11pm Jo Watson 07980 381840 notice board for screenings) Linden Centre (basement) 3rd Wednesday of the month Aberchirder Toddlers Contact: 07825 518375 Contact: 01466 793732 in Ex-Servicemen’s Club Fri 9.30 – 11am Huntly Netball Club Ythanwells Bowling Club Acoustic music sessions St Marnan’s Church Hall Wed 8pm - 9pm Ythanwells Hall Contact: John McPherson Jo Watson 07980 381840 The Gordon Schools Sports Hall Tuesday 7-10pm 01466 792279 Art – Interested? email: huntlynetballclub@gmail. M Urquhart 01464 871366 HNOC Come and join our informal com Old and new members very Sunday Kids Ski Club group. Tuesdays 10-12.00 HNOC After School Kids Ski Club welcome. 10 am - 12 Tues - from 25 Oct 2016 at 4pm Tel: 01466 794428 noon at Strathbogie Church Fortnightly Groups Hall. Contact Ian Laing 01466 Sunday Kids Club from 4th Sept Rhynie W.R.I. Huntly Over 50’s Club 792786 or email Saturday Rollers from 20th Aug “Fourteen”, The Square,Rhynie Guest Speakers and tsr.broadband5369@btinternet. 09:30 - 11am every second Thursday of the Demonstrations com Coffee & Ski Friday Mornings month 7.30pm-10pm Fortnightly on Thursday Baby Sensory Classes 09:30 - 11am Soup & The Stars. Second Contact: Betty Morrison Mon 10.30am - 1pm Tel: 01466 794428 Tuesday of the month. 01466 792946 OAP Hall, Church St, Huntly Huntly Parish Church Cooper Park Pavilion, Huntly Huntly Writers’ Group Tel 07903 769300 Thrift Shop open every Wed 7pm - 9pm Contact: Sandra Membership £10 plus £2 per Badminton 9 - 12am selling furniture and Brantingham Tel: 01466 meeting All adults welcome. bric-a-brac. Donations wanted. 771371 Contact: Annie Lamb Tue 7:30 – 9:30pm Contact 01466 792259 Tap O’Noth WRI 01466 793765 Stewarts Hall Huntly Rugby Club Training 1st Thursday of month (ex July Tue 6:30pm - 8pm and Aug). OAP Hall, Church St Contact: Allan Mitchell Monthly Groups Tel: 01466 793225 Sat 10:00am - 12 noon Huntly @ 7:30pm Bookbug Rhymetime Badminton The Gordon Schools Pitches Demonstrations and Last Wednesday of the month All adults welcome Contact: Mr James Paxton speakers. 10-10.30 am at the library. Thurs 1 - 3pm email: [email protected] For 0-4s and their Stewarts Hall, Huntly or [email protected] family/carers. Free of charge. Bowling Linden Centre Huntly Nordic Ski Club Brander Library Mon eve 7 - 9pm Thur from 7.30pm 01466 792179 Tue & Thur 2 - 4pm Huntly Nordic & Outdoor Centre Brander Library Reading Group Annie Shand 01466 793527 Contact: Sandy Thorn 1st Wednesday of month 11am Bobbin Lacemakers 01464 831429 at the library. Mon 2 - 4 pm Linden Center Kennethmont Badminton Club Tel: 01466 792179 Joanne on 07778 272056 Tues beginners 7.15 Tea Dance ‘Clattercise’ Dance & Exercise Adults from 8pm Rannes Hall Stewarts Hall 2 - 4pm, £3 Class Kennethmont Toddlers Last Monday of the month. Mon & Wed, 7.30-8.30pm Thur 9.30 – 11.30am Free tuition 1 - 2pm with Clatt Hall and Tin Hut, Gartly Rannes Hall Alison Milne 01466 793732 Contact: Kirsty Muirden Wee Toots Tin Hut Sessions at Gartly 07793844451 Wee Ones Acoustic music sessions, last Drumblade Babies & Toddlers Creche: Age Range: 1 year (and Thursday of each month at Thur 10–11.30am (term time) walking) to 2 years 8pm, entry free. Drumblade School Days: Tue and Fri Times: 9.30 - 11.25am Fraser Wilson 01466 720247 Fiona Mair 07776 168558 £ Cost: 5.50 per session AB54 Produced by Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Your News, Your Views, Your Community Page 20

AB54 ‘Dates For Your Diary’ 2 March Huntly Farmers Market 9am – 1pm See www.huntlyfarmersmarket.co.uk email [email protected] for information 9 March ‘Quiz and Chips’ - Lumsden Village Hall - opens 5:30pm. Come and have your fish supper from the van! Quiz starts 7:30pm, £2.50 per person, under 12’s free, teas and coffee plus PurpleForPolio ice-cream. 21 March Tin Hut Acoustic Music Sessions 8pm - 11pm Tin Hut, Gartly Contact Fraser Wilson tel: 01466 720247 25 March Huntly Film Club – Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Gordon Street, Huntly 7:30pm to 10pm Email [email protected] for details of film titles 28 March NoW’s Huntly Tea Dance, 13:00 - 14:00 Free dance lesson. 14:00 - 16:00 Tea Dance, Stewarts Hall, Huntly. Contact: 01466 793732 30 March Swede Dreams’. Stewarts Hall Huntly, 19:00 - 23:00 For information contact 01467 537753 or email [email protected] 2 April It’s a Frog’s Life’, Crathes Castle, 10:30am. Booking essential https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/itsafrogslife Cost £5.00 per child. For further information call 01330 844810

3 April Bushcraft Skills, Fyvie Castle, 10:30am - 12:30pm. Booking essential www.nts.org.uk Queries and information 01330 844810 6 April Huntly Farmers Market 9am to 1pm See www.huntlyfarmersmarket.co.uk email [email protected] for information 13 April Alecia Karr, the Official Tribute to Pink. Stewarts Hall, Huntly 19:00 - 23:30 For information contact 01467 537753 or email [email protected] 18 April Huntly Film Club – Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Gordon Street, Huntly 7:30pm to 10pm Email [email protected] for details of film titles. 19 - 22 April Leith Hall Easter Egg Hunt. 11:00 - 16:00 daily. Cost £3.00 per child To book a place see https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/leithhalleaster2019 20 & 21 April Slow Marathon. For information contact 01466 794494 or email [email protected] 21 April Spring Round Up 2019. Tranquility Wild West Town, Drumblair, Forgue 13:30 - 16:30 For information contact [email protected] 25 April Tin Hut Acoustic Music Sessions 8pm - 11pm Tin Hut, Gartly Contact Fraser Wilson tel: 01466 720247 26 April Betamax Bandits: A Night of the 80’s, Stewarts Hall 19:00 - 23:00 (Fancy Dress Optional) For information contact 01467 537753 or email [email protected] 29 April NoW’s Huntly Tea Dance, 13:00 - 14:00 Free dance lesson. 14:00 - 16:00 Tea Dance, Stewarts Hall, Huntly. Contact: 01466 793732 4 May Huntly Farmers Market 9am – 1pm See www.huntlyfarmersmarket.co.uk email [email protected] for information 12 May Campfire and Woodland Adventures, Crathes Castle 11:00 - 15:00 Booking essential https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/campfirewoodlandadventurescrathes For more information contact Jill Birch - email [email protected] 12 May Lumsden’s Annual Mary Fare, starts 12:00 noon. BBQ, stalls, Pipe Band, music and much more! 16 May Huntly Film Club – Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Gordon Street, Huntly 7:30pm to 10pm Email [email protected] for details of film titles. 18 May Crathes Plant Fair, 10:00am Crathes Castle. To book see https://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/crathesplantfair 20 May NoW’s Huntly Tea Dance, 13:00 - 14:00 Free dance lesson. 14:00 - 16:00 Tea Dance, Stewarts Hall, Huntly. Contact: 01466 793732 30 May Tin Hut Acoustic Music Sessions 8pm - 11pm Tin Hut, Gartly Contact Fraser Wilson tel: 01466 720247 All above information available online at time of going to press. Events online may be added or removed over the coming months. For additional information visit https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/events/ This publication is produced and supported by; Networks of Wellbeing Ltd Registered Charity SC021861 Company Limited by Guarantee SC225268 The Clashmach Centre, 18 Steven Road, Huntly AB54 8SX Tel: 01466 793 732. e-mail: [email protected] Disclaimer: The views and comments expressed by the authors are not always that of the editor or publisher.

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