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A note from Sue…Welcome back to the festive issue of the Deeside gazette.I have managed to pull together a few pages of gift ideas from shops local to the gazette magazines. There is a fantastic selection of unusual gifts available as you will see on pages 16, 17 and 18, along with

gift vouchers for those who can’t decide.The recipe this issue is for wonderful individual Christmas cakes… they really are good and make a great gift for a foodie.I have some exciting new advertisers this month. A very warm welcome to the Mains of Drum, just along the road where you can purchase everything you’ll need for Christmas. Aberdeen Hypnotherapy and Bonaccord Hypnotherapy, both offering a service which can help improve your lives – again gift vouchers available if this is an experience you know somebody else would enjoy either in Banchory, Aboyne and Aberdeen. Keeping up with our alternative therapies then why not indulge in three sessions of Reiki with Alison Gamblin or some reflexology with Gordon Moir. Deeside Yarns have some lovely wool for you out at Kincardine O Neil, again great gift idea – set of needles, some wool and a pattern! Forbes Homes are showcasing some spectacular new homes in Cults if moving house is on the cards in 2015? For those looking for a new work challenge then why not teach English as a foreign language or apply for a nursing position with Simeon Care. And for those looking for the ultimate diet in 2015 then look no further than Alizonne at Temple Medical – the results are amazing – I’ll show you my results in the next issue.To all my long standing advertisers – thank you! Your loyalty and custom these last few years is appreciated and it’s been an absolute pleasure to help market your businesses locally. I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2015.Now go and refill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

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fortunate to have representatives on hand to give advice and reassurance.

Our grateful thanks go to Fiona Plender from physiotherapy, Jude Knox from Signposting, representatives from ARI on dental care, our local firemen on home fire safety and Heather Morrison from Forget-Me-Not for providing leaflets and an information banner for display.

The knitted trauma teddies courtesy of the ladies at Inchmarlo were also a welcome addition to our morning.

We wish to encourage patients to provide mobile numbers for the appointment reminder service and to collect and complete forms for the on-line appointments now available at the surgery.

Practice staff as always played a large part in the successful running of the mornings.

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First take the time to buy your meat from a source you trust. You might prefer a trusted butcher, farm shop or mail order company.

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Look for birds with unblemished skin, and if buying fresh check whether they will be dressed or whether you will need to do additional preparation.

Consider carefully the size of the bird you require. General recommendations allow around half a pound or 225 g per person for boneless meat and three quarters of a pound or 340g per person for meat with a bone in. Of course appetites vary and you may want to buy larger deliberately, in order to have enough for leftovers.

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Keeping it Real!

I live in a house that is divided. My husband loves real Christmas trees but in recent years I’ve talked him around to the artificial option, believing – incorrectly as it turns out – that a reusable tree is better for the planet than one that is chopped down and discarded after a few weeks.

Most artificial trees are made from PVC – one of the most non-renewable, polluting, unrecyclable materials around - and consequently their carbon footprint is ten times greater than that of real ones.

Shocked into realising that my fake tree is not the morally correct choice I thought, I’m now keen to join the six million Brits who opt for a real tree at Christmas.

Christmas trees spring up all over the place from late November and the quality varies greatly. Before you make your choice, do a bit of fact finding about its freshness. Ask where it was grown (UK produced trees are likely to be fresher), how long it has been in stock and when it was cut.

You can carry out a couple of tests yourself. Give the tree a firm tap on the ground or run a closed hand over its branches. If lots of needles fall off, chances are it’s not that fresh. You can also try bending the outer branches. They should be pliable - not brittle and dry – without discoloration.

Before leaving to make your purchase,

measure the height and width of your space and take a tape measure with you to check your tree. Most are trimmed to an 80% taper, which means that a 10 foot tall tree will measure 8 feet at the bottom.

You should also consider how you plan on decorating your tree. The three main species – spruce, fir and pine – all have their own characteristics. Spruces and firs have short needles whilst a pine’s are long. Pine

branches tend to bend, making them unsuitable for heavier ornaments. Firs have lush branches and ornaments sometimes get lost in them.

The traditional British Christmas tree, the Norway spruce, is

attractive but tends to drop its needles. An alternative is a “non-drop” variety like the popular Nordmann fir, which will last longer but is more expensive.

To care for your tree, cut off half an inch from the base of the trunk and place in a water-holding stand. Position the tree away from sources of heat and keep it topped up with fresh water.

At present, 90% of real trees end up in landfill, so after Christmas is over try and recycle! By turning your tree into wood chippings or compost you will continue to do your bit for the environment.

Hopefully with this guide choosing the family tree will be a holiday highlight, not a headache!

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Long before the introduction of central heating and other luxuries of the 21st century, people required greater faith that they would safely survive the harsh upcoming winter. One such symbolic display of this hope was the beautiful Christmas wreath. Now creeping back in fashion and available in a number of guises, they can be found hanging on doorways, both inside and out, as a centrepiece on a table, and even hung on walls as decorations. Although we may have lost the traditional reasoning behind displaying such garlands, I’m on a mission to bring them back … in whatever style suits your home. The word ‘wreath’ is linked to the word ‘wrist’, both words describing the form of a continuous circular shape. Fuse this with ‘wrethe’ from middle English (meaning a

twisted band or ring of leaves) and you have the wreath as we know it today. The circular shape is symbolic of eternity, or everlasting life because it has no beginning or end. In ancient Rome the symbol became a popular display of victory. From a Christian perspective it represents the unending circle of life, with the traditional Holly as the thorns on Jesus’ crown and the red berries as his blood. At this bleak time of year, it’s wonderful to use evergreens and other brightly coloured flowers, foliage, or fruits to adorn your wreath. The addition of expensive and rare fruits such as pomegranates, indicated wealth, but wreaths also included the display of pinecones, seashells and even imported products. Once the decorations had

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evergreen circle to an elaborate bauble ring. For those who like a quick and easy option, simply buy a circle of oasis and soak it in tepid water, before sticking in sprigs of evergreen foliage from the garden, flowers, berries, dried fruits, nuts, and bows. If you have more time why not make your own base by taking a ring of string wire and covering it in moss or hay, holding it in place using thinner gauge wire, then wiring in the foliage and decorations. Be aware though that holly wreaths are tricky and gloves should be worn! The Americans seem to be leading the way in the contemporary wreath, so why not try something a little different this year such as a circle of pine cones, dried leaves, dried sweetcorn cobs, pussy willow or even a ring of astroturf!

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Toys For Boys?My sister and I grew up with an older brother and we thought nothing of spending Saturday afternoons sprawled on the living room carpet, constructing items out of his beloved Lego. His creations were always more ambitious and sophisticated than ours of course – windmills and tractors and mansions with masses of rooms compared with our rather mundane boxlike structures. Occasionally we would ditch the Lego for a session on his Scalextric racing set. We hadn’t a hope of winning, but we certainly enjoyed trying!

It never once occurred to me that I was playing with ‘boy toys’ which is maybe why, when I became mother to four daughters, I happily bought them their own sets of Lego along with other ‘boyish’ toys such as remote control cars, science sets and basketball nets (they had their fair share of dolls, prams and jewellery kits too!).

Like it or not, the society we live in stereotypes children according to their gender. Manufacturers influence their choice of toys with labels identifying items such as dolls and tea sets as ‘girl toys’ in their pretty pink packaging, and cars and construction sets as ‘boy toys’ in their predominantly blue wrappers.

There is evidence to suggest that girls and boys do naturally select different types of toys. Experiments conducted on primates concluded that male monkeys were drawn to boy-toys like cars whilst female monkeys preferred girl-toys like dolls.

There are various explanations about why boys and girls have different toy preferences. One theory suggests it is due to testosterone levels, whilst another attributes it to the way

the brains are ‘differently-wired’, and there’s no doubt that nurture and socialisation also play a part. Regardless of the reason, the consensus of opinion is that if children are offered a wide range of toys and experiences, they will develop into more rounded individuals with an expanded range of thinking and skills.

Just as playing with girl-toys like dolls and tea sets fosters the development of verbal and social skills that might be useful to the male population, playing with boy-toys like cars can help girls with the acquisition of spatial skills. Other ‘boy-toys’ like science sets, Lego, Meccano and K’nex help develop STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills of which there is currently a shortage in the UK workforce - and why shouldn’t girls develop these just as much as their male counterparts?!

Some may argue – and I’m probably one of them – that at the end of the day whether male or female, children will be children and will naturally choose the toys that interest them the most. The important thing is to at least give them that choice!

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Dancing on SundaysAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSunday 7th December 2014, 10:30 - 13:00

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)At Banchory Town HallSaturday 13th December 2014, 10:00 - 16:00

HollyFest at Drum CastleAt Drum CastleSaturday 13th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

HollyFest at Drum CastleAt Drum CastleSunday 14th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Sasha Savaloni Guitar recitalAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSunday 14th December 2014, 15:00

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - Live from the Royal Opera HouseAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 16th December 2014, 19:15

Film: Love Actually (15)At Woodend Barn Arts CentreThursday 18th December 2014, 19:30

Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory LibraryFriday 19th December 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

Christmas StorytimeAt Banchory LibrarySaturday 20th December 2014, 11:00 - 12:00

Bolshoi Ballet: The NutcrackerAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSunday 21st December 2014, 15:00

Ceilidh SpotAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreFriday 23rd January 2015, 20:00

Burns Supper and Ceilidh with Clachan YellAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSaturday 24th January 2015, 19:00

Andrea Chenier - Live from the Royal Opera HouseAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreThursday 29th January 2015, 19:15

Tel: 01888 563479 Email: [email protected] www.delgatiecastle.com

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After a walk round the castle come down to the award winning ‘Laird’s Kitchen’ to enjoy delicious food and the very best in home baking.

Admission: £5 per head per person

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Rule one - Look at the jewellery she wears every day. If she always wears a fine gold chain and locket and discrete earrings then she’s probably not going to want a chunky plastic bangle no matter how ‘current’ the style. Likewise if she always wears chunky costume jewellery in bright colours it’s highly unlikely she’ll covet a dainty pearl bracelet.

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26 clubs and classes... 2367 (Banchory) Squadron - Air Training CorpsThe Air Training corps is a uniformed youth organisation supported by the Royal Air Force. For young people aged 13 and 17. www.2367sqn.org.uk Mon & Thur 7- 9.30pm McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road, BanchoryAberdeen Patchwork & Quilting 01224 310379 The group meet monthly. Consisting of both beginners and more experienced quilters. We have speakers, demonstrations, workshops etc and would welcome new members. usually every third Wednesday in the month at Rubislaw Church Centre - 19.30-21.00 Facebook at aberdeenquilters or e: [email protected] free childrens club (Nursery to P7) www.bcfchurch.org.uk Wed, 6.00 - 7.30pm Banchory Christian Fellowship Church, Burn of Bennie, Banchory Banchory Bowling ClubDee Street Visitors Welcome Tennis and Putting also available Banchory & District Bridge ClubFor new people coming into the district, we can help with a bridge partner Tuesday, 6.50pm for 7pm start Burnett Arms Hotel, BanchoryBanchory & District Round TableFor men aged 18 - 45 years www.bad-rt.org Thursday, 7pm for 7.30pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, Banchory Lodge Hotel, BanchoryBanchory Boys Football Clubwww.banchoryboysclub.co.uk Last Sunday of the month, 7pm Caters for children from last year in nursery to P7 for Saturday training sessions from 10 - 11.30am at KGV Park Banchory and then for development and competitive teams from U8 to U19 levels Banchory British LegionBanchory Community Badminton ClubAll abilities and ages welcome, Friday, 10-11.30am, Banchory Sports Centre Banchory Cricket ClubCricket available from 8 years of age through to seniors Burnett Park, BanchoryBanchory East Badminton ClubFor age 14 years and upwards. Mon, 8-10pm, Banchory Academy Games HallBanchory Gymnastics ClubGirls from Primary 2 upwards. Waiting list in operation Tuesday , 3.30pm - 5pm Banchory Sports CentreBanchory Hatha YogaDalvenie Gardens Resource Centre , Wed 7-9pm Suitable for beginners and experienced Please contact Lisa Taylor [email protected] 077915 89503Banchory Lions ClubMeet on the first Monday of each Month at 7.30pm in the Guide Lodge Banchory. Guests welcome. The Banchory Lions Monthly Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of each Month in Banchory Town Hall from 10.0am till 12.0 noon. Info contact Mrs Pat Green on 01330 823795 or [email protected] web site http://www.lions105ne.orgBanchory Morris Men Telephone 01330 822320 Lively dancing with stick, bells, etc. (and not just English, we also do Scottish dances at Crathes Village Hall - 815pm on a Tuesday.Banchory Pipeband We are a non competing pipeband who welcome complete beginners to experienced musicians of all ages. Our practice is held on Wed between 7-9pm at the Banchory Royal British Legion. Contact [email protected] for more details.

Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the community centre at Banchory Academy Raemoir Road Banchory AB31 5TQ each Wednesday evening during school term time. 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Further info about the choir can be found on www.banchorysingers.co.uk

Banchory Senior Citizens ClubOur club meets at the Banchory Primary School Hall at 7.15pm on the first Tuesday of each month between Sept & June. We aim to provide an hour of musical entertainment, we also arrange a summer outing and a Christmas party. If you are 60 years plus why not contact us for more information on either of the follownig numbers - 01330-822977 or 01330 824318Banchory Sports Centre Banchory, AB315XP Phone: 01330 825269 E: [email protected]

Banchory St Ternan Football Clubwww.eteamz.com/banchorystternan Tuesday, Thursday , 7 - 9pm Games on Saturday 1pm Milton Park, Crathes Banchory Stonehaven Athletic ClubFor ages: 9 years to adult www.banchorystonehavenac.co.ukMonday Mackie Academy, Slug Road, Stonehaven, AB39 3DFBanchory Trampoline Club. We teach from Pre-School to youth, from beginner to excellence. Sessions most days at Banchory Sports Centre. Contact; John Wills at [email protected] Volleyball ClubWe are a mixed group & have an adult section (age S4 +) which meets on a Thursday evening starting at 7.30pm - 9.45pm and a junior section (ages S1 - S3) which meets on a Monday starting at 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Both groups meet in Banchory Academy games hall. The purpose is to understand & enjoy the game of volleyball and all abilities are welcome. Qualified coaches take both sessions. Find us on Facebook - Banchory Volleyball Club.Birse Community TrustExists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.ukThe Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Birse Community TrustExists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk The Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Campfield & Glassel WRI1st Tuesday of each month. September - April, 7.30pm , Glassel Hall, GlasselCity of Roses (Sweet Adelines International)Ladies singing group. Being able to read music an advantage but not neces-sary cityofroseschorus.co.uk Mon, 7.15-10.00pm Drumoak Church Hall, DrumoakCorse SWRITuesday, Evening , 3rd Tuesday of the month Corse Hall, Corse, LumphananDeeside Community TransportTwo community minibuses for hire by community groups and non-profit groups. Both 17 seats and wheelchair adaptable. Charges are £1.00 per mile (as at July 2012), with a minimum invoice of £20.00.

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28 clubs and classes... Deeside Gliding ClubInstruction available to all ages groups (subject to a minimum weight / height) in flying gliders. New members welcome www.deesideglidingclub.co.ukDeeside Heritage SocietyDisabled access. Members and guests welcome. Tea and Coffee available. Third Wednesday of month, September to March, Bowling Club PavilionDeeside Hillwalking ClubAn informal but active group, based around Banchory who focus on climbing munros and corbetts around Scotland. Minimum age 18 years We have a programme of events throughout the year, meeting approximately every 3rd weekendDeeside - Upstage ProductionsNow rehearsing and performing in Aboyne: [email protected] Rugby Football Club Membership is open to all abilities and ages. Games and training at Woodend Playing Fields, Banchory. For Matches and Training Times www.deeside-rfc.co.ukDeeside School of DanceAll types of class and singing and drama from 3yrs to adult Rdsd.co.uk Mon-Sat, Hill of Banchory South Banchory Deeside Youth Musical TheatreAge range 10 - 17 years. Theatre and musicals group performing one show per year usually in March Thurs, 6.30 - 8.00pm Deeside Community CentreDeeside Steam & Vintage ClubPromotes the collection of steam and vintage machinery. Various events in the summer months from tractor runs to our annual rallyThe Deeside Village Hopper serviceis open to everyone! A scheduled service running Mon-Friday.Please call for details 013398 85222, or see: www.mid-deeside.org.uk.Deeside WritersFirst meeting free. £2 per meeting thereafter. Annual membership £10www.deesidewriters.co.uk Tuesday, 7.30pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Woodend Barn, BanchoryDrumoak & Durris PlaygroupTuesday-Friday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am Crossroads Nursery, Slug Road, Banchory [email protected]

Drumoak Durris Crathes Bowling ClubFees: Outdoor £50. Indoor £15, Juniors £12, Young Bowlers £25, Hats £1.50 Hat nights / Afternoons Tues & Frid 7pm or Wed & Sat 2pm. All ages welcome. Bowling Pavilion, Off North Deeside Road, Drumoak Durris Junior Agricultural ClubFees - depends on the age. Ages 14-26 to compete in competitions Varies, Usually 7.30pm Kirkton Hall, Durris Durris SWRIDisabled access. Fees £12 per year. Monday , 7.30pm 2nd Monday of the month Kirkton Hall, DurrisFinzean : The Jolly SingersFinzean Hall Weds. 7.30 – 8.30 Bach to Berlin, via Berlioz and Burns. Small group (mostly a capella) welcomes non readers. Louise 01330 850323Finzean SWRIThursday, 7.30pm 3rd Thur of every month from Sept until April Finzean Hall, Finzean Fitness for the Over 50sMonday, 11am - 12.30pm Weekly, Sept to June, Victory Hall, AboyneFootstarsA fun football and fitness activity for boys and girls aged 2-6 years. Currently running sessions 7 days a week in Banchory, Stonehaven and Westhill www.footstars.co.ukFriends of Durris ForestsWe work closely with Forestry Commission Scotland to monitor the use, accessibility and state of Durris Forest and its outliers. www.friendsofdurrisforests.co.ukGirlguiding - Banchory3 Rainbow Units aged 5-7, 4 Brownie Units aged 7-10 and 3 Guide Units aged 10-14 but due to Waiting Lists we would like to open further Units when we can get the Volunteer Leaders www.girlguiding.org.ukThe Kerloch Flyers Club We are a small group of aeromodellers based in Banchory, but our flying field is near the Kerloch hill, hence our title. The club is affiliated to the Scottish Aeromodellers’ Association. Anyone who is interested should contact Sandy on 01330 825301.Metafit Exercise Class30 minute group exercise class. Monday evenings 7:30pm, Alexandra Park Banchory. £5pp

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clubs and classes... clubs and classes... Noahs ArkFrom Bumps to 3 years of age. Mums have opportunity for a coffee and a blether! Friday, 10am-12 West Church Hall, BanchoryRelaxation Group in banchory - Tuesday 10 until 11 and Friday 1 until 2 Contact Alison 07629 741 688 for details or alison_gamblin @ yahoo.comRaemoir WRIFor any age, Tuesday, 7pm, Third Tuesday of the month, Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre, Raemoir Lane, BanchoryRotary Club of Aboyne and Upper DeesideMeets on Monday evenings, alternating between the Boat Inn Aboyne and the Glen Lui Hotel Ballater. Guests welcome. For more information see us on Facebook and/or contact Mike Powell on 013398 86369 or [email protected] Club of Banchory TernanOpen to all rotarians. www.banchory-ternan-rotary.com Wednesday, 6.15pm for 6.30pm The Burnett Arms Hotel, BanchoryRoyal Deeside 41 ClubFriday - First Friday each month Burnett Arms Hotel, BanchoryRoyal Deeside Railway Preservation SocietyRailway restoration & working railway. All welcome www.deeside-railway.co.ukMon,Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun, Daytime Light and heavy volunteer work available Milton of Crathes Visitor Centre, CrathesSaltire Tae Kwon-do AcademiesAge specific programmes. Ninja Kidz (4-6 yrs), Dragon Warriors (7-9 yrs), Juniors (10 - 12 yrs), Youth/Seniors (13+yrs) and Korean Kickboxing www.saltiretkd.com/Scottish Accordion Music GroupSunday, 2nd Sunday of month Kirkton Hall, DurrisScript to Screen & Stage Drama & Film classes for children of 7-12 years of age. Banchory Classes held in Banchory Guide Hut 4pm -6pm & 6.15pm - 8.15pm Tel: 07989 484 315 email: [email protected] www.script2screenand-stage.co.ukSoft furnishing class in the Inchmarlo Hall Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. 10 people in each class and they can make anything from a cushion - chairs. Classes run in school term approximately 10 weeks. Contact Moira : 01330 822984

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Splat 0-5 s Music GroupChildren aged 0 - 5 years invited with carers. Fee: 50p per family. Disabled access & facilities Wed 2pm - 3.15pm Term time only Drumoak Church HallStrachan SWRILadies of all ages - £16 annual fee. Meet every third Thursday of the month. 7.30pm at Strachan Village Hall - Sept to May Tel : 01330 850442Tai Chi AberdeenshireFor information about classes, tuition for groups or individuals, view the website. Instructor member of Tai Chi Union for GB www.taichiaberdeenshire.co.ukTake a SeatAdapted seated classes of Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong) for people who are unable to stand to exercise www.takeaseat.org.ukTarland Film ClubMonthly films chosen by you. BYO snacks/refreshments. Open to those aged over 18 years in the Tarland area. Held in the upstairs room at the MacRobert Hall. Email: [email protected], or telephone 07880 935803. Facebook under ‘Tarland film-group’.Tom-TomsSinging group for Mums and carers from birth to 4 years. Fees £2 per family per week. 2 sessions ; 10 - 10.30, then 10.30 - 11 am. After each session refreshments are available. This is a busy group please call first. Banchory Ternan East Church Halls, www.banchoryeastchurch.orgTootersMusic classes for young children in 3 age groups, Tooter Tots 0 - 2, Tooters 2 - 5 & Toots P1 & P2. Activities include singing, games, movement and instrument activities. tootersonline.co.ukWhite Crane Tai ChiClasses in Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong). Established 2000 www.takeaseat.org.uk 7pm Banchory classes held on a Monday.



30Classes outwith the area...Ceilidh Classes: First Tuesday each month at South St Nicholas Church in Kincorth 7:30 - 9:00 - £5 each session. Please call to check venue which may change from January. 2014: 4th Mar For more info www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.Scottish Country Dancing classes for all levels (Introductory through Social to Advanced & Demo) Various venues around Aberdeen www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.Aboyne 50+ RamblersWalking group for the over 50s. Walks normally between 5 - 10 miles Friday, 10am Car Park, Deeside Community CentreAboyne Baby and Toddler GroupFriday, 10am-11.30am Babies and Toddlers 0-3 yearsDeeside Comunity Education Centre, AboyneAboyne Badminton ClubAges catered for 25 yrs+.Play all year round.£3 per player per night. £40 half year membership Tuesday, 7.15 - 8.45pm Aboyne Community Centre Aboyne Bowling ClubDisabled Access. During summer Aboyne Bowling ClubAboyne Craft ClubDisabled access, for all ages and all abilities. Bi-annual exhibition, speakers, outings, demonstrations,outings and fun! Wed 10-12noon Aboyne Bowling Club Pavilion Aboyne PlaygroupFor ages from 2 to 3 and a quarter years. £7 per session, £5 concession for second child Tuesday - Thursday, 9.30am - 11.25am Gallery in the Deeside Community Education Centre, AboyneAboyne Primary School Chess Club Primary 4 - 7 aged children. Disabled Access. Monday, 3.15pm - 4pm Term time only Aboyne Primary SchoolAboyne & District Probus ClubFor retired professional & businessmen. Club meets fortnightly on the second and last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 for 10:30 in Victory Hall, Aboyne from September to April.AboyneTennis ClubFurther information regarding coaching, competitive tennis, social tennis and social events can be found on our website www.aboynetennis.net

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