It’s been another tumultuous week at Stonehaven Golf Club, the men’s and ladies championships taking centre stage in a climate better suited to the Caribbean. We’ve had some terrific weather of late and there’s no better sight than the coastline view from the 14th tee on a sunny day, even if you have ripped your […]
(Photo depicts Simon Mitchell teeing off at the 17th on his way to securing 96th position) Once again the Cost Del Cowie offered golfers scorching temperatures in which to compete this weekend. 138 players dabbed on the sun cream and loaded up on liquids ahead of three hours pleasurable golf. Recent conditions have seen a […]
IT’S staff have all been moved to Viewmount and its doors remain firmly locked – and our community councillors are resolved to fight any proposed closure of a centre that opened in 1995 to give our older residents a social hub. In 1999, the first ‘Invercarron News and Views’ newsletter proudly described the Resource Centre […]
From Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership – As you know the Kincardine & Mearns Vaccination Clinic has been located at the Stonehaven Leisure Centre since January of this year. With the support of Live Life Aberdeenshire this clinic has been running like clockwork in a great location, however due to work which is currently […]
AT Tuesday night’s meeting of Stonehaven and District Council, members heard that proposals for a new home and community / leisure amenities at Riverside Drive had been put on hold. David Morrison had been seeking planning permission in principle for his proposals. It is understood he has withdrawn his application in order to make an […]
A PUBLIC vote this September will decide how Live Life Aberdeenshire, LLA, should invest £1.8 million in sports and leisure facilities for Stonehaven. The voting options will emerge from an idea-generating consultation process known as participatory budgeting. At last night’s meeting of Stonehaven and District Community Council, LLA team leader Claire Thomson said she was […]
AT this morning’s meeting of the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee, councillors were presented with a report updating them on various matters by area manager Bruce Stewart. The paper appears to be a new feature for the Area Committee in an effort to keep members aware of the progress of matters which have been deferred. […]
A PRESENTATION at tomorrow’s meeting of Stonehaven and District Community Council should shed light on the future of sport and leisure facilities in the town – and if this story looks like deja vue, it’s because The Bellman flagged the same agenda item for last month’s meeting but, on the night, Live Life Aberdeenshire officers […]
What started as a daft thought some months ago as one of the members of Stonehaven Rotary Club walked along the new boardwalk has resulted in the Club commissioning Stonehaven’s own Banksy to design and construct a bespoke stainless-steel bench and table for the Town’s new boardwalk where it has now been installed. The “unveiling” […]
From Live Life Aberdeenshire – Live Life Aberdeenshire, the sports and cultural service of Aberdeenshire Council, has launched a new app which makes it easier to book and pay for activities in its venues. Customers can view timetables, book and pay for their session in just a few clicks. The app is now available […]