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Christmas Tree of Life at St James Church, Stonehaven

By bellmannews / December 1, 2023

By Val Cadd Nineteen years ago a tree in the churchyard/garden of St James Episcopal Church, Arbuthnott Street, Stonehaven (across the white bridge) was dedicated as the Tree Of Life – a place where anyone can hang a bauble in memory of someone ‘they love but no longer see’. The tree is to be rededicated […]

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Chorus Christmas Concert

By bellmannews / November 27, 2023

From Marilyn Cusine Stonehaven Chorus are holding their annual Christmas concert in Stonehaven Town Hall on Sunday 10th December 2023 at 7.30pm. The chorus will be led by conductor Ralph Jamieson, who has been our musical director since 2014 and accompanied by Blair Cargill. This year our evening of festive music includes items both familiar […]

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Slug Road Reopened

By bellmannews / November 27, 2023

AFTER some weeks of closure following Storm Babette, the A957 Slug Road works at Blairydryne Bridge are now complete the and road has now been reopened.

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Bring on the Bling

By bellmannews / November 27, 2023

By Claire Jessiman Want to help the earth – and your community – out a little bit and grab a bargain in the process? The Community Collective invite you to join us for an evening of glamour at our first official fundraiser: Frocks, Bangles, and Bling on Friday, December 1. This is an opportunity to […]

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School Report – Could do Better

By bellmannews / November 20, 2023

THE Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee meet tomorrow, with a host of planning applications to determine and service performance reports to consider. Last item on the agenda is a performance report by Education and Children’s Services. Despite repeated readings I find only a four-paged report about the need to write a report. ‘Yes Minister’ springs […]

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Help Brighten Forest Park With Thousands of Bulbs

By bellmannews / November 20, 2023

From Friends of Forest Drive Park WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE Friends of Forest Drive Park together with the Stonehaven Horizon Group will be planting new bulbs in the Park and are looking for volunteers. Date / Time : Saturday 25th November from 10.am to 11.30am and 13.30pm to 15.00pm – please arrive 15 minutes […]

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Gifts Galore at Havens Treasures

By bellmannews / November 20, 2023

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Nestled in 4 Arbuthnott Place, Stonehaven lies Havens Treasures, a shop filled to the brim with locally handcrafted gifts. With a strong focus on sourcing high-quality, unique and affordable Scottish-made items, Euan and Rachel welcome everyone to experience the exceptional talents of local crafters and artisans. Within the bright […]

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Boardwalk Update

By bellmannews / November 16, 2023

A TEMPORARY path is to be laid to replace the boardwalk- while the Council considers options for a long-term solution to the storm damage. Members heard an update on the popular seafront walking route at this week’s meeting of Stonehaven and District Community Council. Jim Stephen, who is also one of the Fireballs organisers, said […]

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Man Against the Storm

By bellmannews / November 15, 2023

HIS FEAR of his home being flooded again was so powerful, a Stonehaven resident risked his life to clear a blocked drain – so said Jim Stephen at last night’s meeting of Stonehaven and District Community Council, SDCC, when the impact of Storm Babet was under discussion. Chairman David Lawman was keen to put on […]

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King’s Award for Men’s Shed

By bellmannews / November 14, 2023

Stonehaven and District Men’s Shed, SDMS, have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – this is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE for individuals. The Lord-Lieutenant of Kincardineshire, Mr Alastair Macphie visited the beachfront meeting place this morning to share the […]

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