From Aberdeenshire Council communications team – ‘Due to the ongoing issues associated with the aftermath of Storm Arwen, in the interests of safety, certain activities are going to be stood down tomorrow. Schools – All our schools will be closed to pupils and staff tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday. Further information around remote learning will be […]
WHEN the Infrastructure Services Committee met last week, one item on the agenda was the Council’s outdoor access strategy – making provision for non-motorised public access. One key feature of the strategy is the ”effective and innovative management of outdoor accessinfrastructure.” The map below shows the core path network for the area. And it would […]
STONEHAVEN’S Market Square has been evacuated and a police cordon put in place due to an underground electric cable fault. No-one has been hurt but it appears dogs were affected and taken to the vet. Police Scotland have asked that people avoid the area. SSE are aware of the situation. Stonehaven Lions have cancelled their […]
Councillor Wendy Agnew would like to share a copy of recent correspondence she has had with Humza Yousaf, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care,regarding the use of the Invercarron Resource Centre for vaccinations – which she feels,”raises matters of legitimate concern to members of the public directly affected.” The Cabinet Secretary for Health […]
STONEHAVEN and District Community Council is inviting local groups to apply for small grants up to £500. The funds are available thanks to bequests made for the benefit of Stonehaven. If you would like to apply, please provide the information as indicated in the following form – a link to a downloadable version is available […]
THE resurfacing of a short section of road will cause long diversions for motorist when work gets underway on Monday December 6. And users of the sports facilities at Mineralwell Park should note that there will be no entry from David Street during the works, so alternative access points should be used. The five day […]
WORK got underway today to put Stonehaven’s Christmas tree in place at the Market Square. Donated by Rickarton Estates, this year’s tree is a particularly bushy specimen – but a gang of volunteers from the community council, STP, Horizon Group, Fireball Association and the Lions were on hand to help guide it into position. As […]
Spik o the Mearns is the other name the Stonehaven Talking Newspaper. For more than 20 years, a weekly recording of the Mearns Leader has been produced, supplemented by other articles, including some from the Bellman. This recording is sent out to people who are blind and partially sighted in and around the town.It helps to keep them in […]
The Stonehaven Chorus is holding their Christmas Concert on Sunday 12th December at 7pm in St.James Church, Arbuthnott Street, Stonehaven. The chorus is conducted by Ralph Jamieson and will be accompanied by organist James Campbell.As usual there will a wide selection of Christmas music ranging from Beethoven to Tchaikovsky. There will be carols for the […]
International Men’s Day, in Stonehaven, was marked by the award of the second place trophy in the Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) Shed of the Year 2021. The trophy, in the form of a targe, was presented by the Chairman of the SMSA, David Gardner. Peter Cooper of the Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed (SDMS) […]