From – Cheryl Margiotta An Aberdeenshire writing group is rejoicing in the diversity of Doric as it takes part in a popular festival celebrating North East culture. Mearns Writers has produced a new podcast of poetry and short stories in the local spik as part of Live Life Aberdeenshire’s Across the Grain Festival. Mearns Writers […]
From Home Energy Scotland – Support is on hand for Stonehaven residents worried about the reports of rising gas prices and energy firms collapsing thanks to local fuel poverty charity, Scarf. Scarf’s team of specialist energy advisors provide free and impartial advice, information and support either by visiting you in your home or remotely by […]
From Marja van den Houten – The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean takes place on Saturday 25th September– with local volunteers aiming to clean up the coves and caves of Stonehaven. Stonehaven Sea kayakers, Deeside Sub-Aqua Club, RNLI Stonehaven, and friends will get together on Saturday at 10:00 am to have a […]
From Aberdeenshire Council communications team – Stonehaven is one of nine town centres across Aberdeenshire benefiting from a ‘health check’ to assess their strengths, vitality and viability, weaknesses and resilience. Following the success of a pilot scheme in Inverurie earlier this summer, the town centres in Banchory, Banff, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Turriff and […]
From Aberdeenshire Council communications team – Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging every resident in the region to participate in a review of household recycling centres. The council is reviewing the protocols which are currently in place at its 15 sites including the booking system, the limit system for vans and trailers and the Automatic Number Plate […]
From Chris Ford – Have you ever been interested in trying Bowls but don’t know how to get involved? Well on Saturday 25th September the Recreation Grounds in Stonehaven will be hosting a TRY BOWLS event between 12pm and 5pm. All equipment will be provided so if you want to come along and give it […]
From the latest KDP bulletin – Meikle Carewe Wind Farm Community Fund – DEADLINEThe Meikle Carewe Wind Farm Community Fund is open until next Thursday, 30th September 2021.Applications to the fund can be made from not-for-profit groups and organisations, based in the following Community Council areas: Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Newtonhill, Muchalls and Cammachmore North Kincardine […]
From Sandra Mcwilliam – The final of the ladies championship was played at Stonehaven Bowling Club today in brilliant sunshine between Catherine McIntosh and June Rattray. Both players were equally matched for the first few ends then Catherine began to pile in the shots winning 21-12. This will be Catherine’s 17th championship win. Photo shows […]
From Allison McIntyre – Rhythm Nation Dance and Fitness had a successful day at the first United Dance Organisation competition, in Perth after lockdowns were lifted. The crews, who have been training via online classes at home through lockdowns and back in the studio, reaped the rewards and are qualified for the World Championships in […]
From Andrew Douglas PR – Ross Walker is celebrating the third anniversary of his oven cleaning business Ovenu Stonehaven with a customer service award. The 47-year-old, who previously worked in the oil and gas industry, received a diamond rating from online ratings platform Trustist having gained a clean sweep of more than 300 maximum five-star […]