Candidate Dr Christina Stirk better known as Ma Simpson. So, I am putting myself forward for council as an independent candidate. Who am I? I moved up to Scotland in 1980 to go to Aberdeen University and did a degree in Microbiology (including virology and immunology). I then went on to do a PhD in […]
3 of 5 crews attended M.A.D. Street Dance competition in Wishaw.Diva Nation placed 1stIllumination 3rdand Unified placed 2nd in the advanced catogery. A total of 30 trophies were brought home to Aberdeenshire with placings in solos and duos from the youngest aged 3 up to to the oldest competitor age 18. The crews are back […]
Congratulations to Donald Macmillan who wins the final monthly photo competition that celebrates Mearns Cameras Club’s 50th Anniversary year. His image “Night” depicts star trails over trees and wins him a year’s membership of the club. This is the final winner for the 50th Anniversary Photo Competition as the Mearns Camera Club season comes to […]
STONEHAVEN’S Horizon Group are looking for locals with a special place in their heart for one of the town’s trees. Much of a community can change with time but, like the bricks and mortar of our buildings, trees can be with us for our entire lives, bearing witness to the changing seasons and the the […]
A STONEHAVEN woman has been selected to take part in a fashion show raising funds for the new Anchor Centre under construction at Aberdeen Royal Infirmiry. Linda Johnstone is practising her model-girl swagger for an appearance in the Courage on the Catwalk show taking place on May 7 and 8 in the Beach Ballroom. Her […]
It’s a busy week down at the Shed with multiple activities taking place in the workshops and hobby rooms. As the Covid restrictions are relaxed and attendance at the Shed is picking up so the increased “rush-rush hurry-hurry work-work bang-bang” sound effects throughout the Shed are testament to the efforts being made to catch up […]
Members of the Junior Section journeyed to Aboyne for a 6 hole Scramble last Sunday to compete against four clubs (Peterculter, Portlethen, Aboyne and Kemnay). They did so impeccably, triumphing over their opponents with each player contributing in style. Congratulations to Abigail Fenton, Oscar Wilson, Charlie Metelski, Fraser Skidmore and Daniel Moseley who represented our […]
What do bird boxes, bee hotels and nature experts all have in common?They are all available free to schools and early years settings as part of Learning through Landscapes Local School Nature Grants Programme, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.This outdoor learning grant fund has two elements – a fully funded outdoor learning training for […]
Preparations are well under way for this year’s Stonehaven Feein’ Market, but with the late confirmation of the availability of the Town Hall, Stonehaven & District Lions Club, still have several stalls (tables) available within the Town Hall. If you are a local group / club / school wishing to do some fund raising, or […]
This weekend finds Stonehaven Golf Club hosting its annual Open Day, welcoming visitors looking to begin their respective golfing journeys. Allcomers are welcome from 11am – 1pm on Sunday April 24th and refreshments will be laid on as guests find out more about beginners’ coaching packages and the special membership offers available. It’s always a […]