Culter Courier No. 109

Culter Courier CCC NEW S PUBLISHED BY THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

ISSUE NO.109

NOV 2007

GALA CRISIS THERE WILL BE NO CULTER GALA UNLESS...

A willingness to serve and make a Communiq Event successful.

T the AGM in October, the three key people who have masterminded the last three very successful Gala weeks reluctantly handed in their resignations due to pressure of family and work commitments.

An eveningper monthfor meetings until April and May when there is need of two.

Anything more that you have to offer in the way ofspecial skills would be a bonus to the Gala Committee.

The Committee has been operating on THE WAY FORWARD minimum numbers for several years. It does not require a mathematician to see we need new members URGENTLY in If you would be willing to help please order to function. A Gala in 2008 will contact only be possible if there are James Farquhar - Phone - 733742 SUFFICIENT VOLUNTEERS. Ann Wakefield - Phone - 733273 The retiring team has left everything in excellent order, and organising a Gala A Final Decision will be made at the January Meeting of the 2008 would be uncomplicated.

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BUT WE MUST HAVE MORE PEOPLE.

All participant groups will be advised of the Meeting and unless there is sufficient interest in continuing this long The requirements to help with the Gala established Culter Event, then sadly, it are:will have to be cancelled.

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started (and the Reporter confirmed this in his recommendations to Aberdeen City Council in late August 2007.)

THE following groups are to receive the amounts shown below. We appreciate the assistance and support they give at Gala events and especially the Gala Day.

2) Doug Stewart, Anne Russell, Ann Wakefield and Anne Watson a) designed and produced the Culter Explorer Leaflet and b) working with Culter in Bloom, Aberdeen Countryside Project, officers of Aberdeen City Council and local volunteers, designed, worked, planted and brought Coronation Park (behind the Health Centre) into a pleasant, green, open space for community u s e .

Congratulations to all involved as well as our thanks for funding from the organisations involved, individuals and businesses.

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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

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October 2007: Review of year October 2006 - September 2007

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THlS will be the last Chair's Report that I shall be writing for the Courier. At Culter Community Council's October meeting (which was the AGM) I handed over the reins into the capable hands of James Farquhar. I am not retiring from the Community Council and will continue to look after planning matters. However, before I review the work of the past year, I wish to thank everyone who has served on the community council over the past few years for their support and hard work.

I like to think we have worked together as a team to do the best we could for Culter and I thank you all for that.

In the year since the last AGM, the members of Culter Community Council (CCC) have seen the results of some of their previous hard work come to fruition: l j The building of the Sheltered Housing at Coronation Court is well under way.

Having managed to persuade the City Planners developing the Local Plan that Coronation Court was the better site the money was allocated and the building

3) James Farquhar co-ordinated all the work required (fund-raising, purchasing, modifying lampposts and. finally, storage) to bring us the new Christmas Lights which brightened and cheered up Culter last winter. He has continued these efTorts to add to the number of displays and, as last year, has organised another 'switchon' evening in the Village Hall for the end of November.

4) Anne Russell, with input from Lower Deeside Rotary Club, has updated the Culter Directory of relevant telephone numbers and e-mail contacts not only for local shops and businesses, clubs, organisations and groups but also for the Health and Sport facilities, Aberdeen City Council Departments, Councillors, MPS, and MSPs. It is important that the entries are kept as up to date as possible if they are to be useful.

In the last Community Council year, the members of CCC have also been involved in a number of consultations. Each issue was discussed by the committee. worked on further by sub groups, then approved by the committee (by e-mail) before sending to the relevant body: a) Statutory Guidance on Planning & Sustainable Development: these will become part of the planning act where developers will have to take on board matters such as transportlaccessibility; effects on the environment; flooding possibilities; energy efficiency and waste management as well as the more obvious points such as design, building materials, insulation and open public spaces.

It was encouraging to find the guidance s o clear, positive and wide-ranging and wc found we had only nine comrnents to make - mainly to make some o f the guidance stronger and to ensure public consultation and engagement happened early i.e. while plans were still at the 'ideas' stage and not firm plans. The tinal version is expected at the end of 2007 or early 2008. b) New Structure Plan for North East Scotland: a first consultation paper to find out where new development in Aberdeen City a n d Aberdeenshire could and should- take place over tlie next 2.5 years, w a s c o m l n c n t c d on b y C C C . A n n Wakefield and I later attended a workshop for the Community Councils of South Aberdeen to see maps o f these suggestions and to comment further. All these ideas and comments from business a n d c o m m e r c i a l interests, transport officers for the North East. SNH, SEPA, as well as developers and communities will be presented to the Councils and, with their approval, will be turned into a draft plan ready for formal consultation. At the same tirne, consultation will g o ahead with the infrastructure providers (water, sewage. gas electricity. roads, rail etc.) to ensure everything can be co-ordinated as and when required. The intention is to make sure the Draft Plan is feasible and workable before it is produced.

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It is important that we participated, and continue to participate, in this cxercise because what is decided for the Structure Plan will dictate ~ v h ahappens t in the next Aberdeen Local Plan. c) Local Transport Strategy 2007-2012: This consultation covered more than our very local interest in, for example the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR). It included the Cross-Rail Link from Inverurie to Laurencekirk, congestion at the Bridge of Dee, the Haudagain Roundabout, third Don crossing, reduction it1 car use bus services, school-tlme traffic and the pedestrianisation of Union Street.

We answered, of course, with the benefits for, and effects on, Culter in mind. l

d ) AWPR: Needless t o say, w e have

continucd to m e e t with the AWPR engineers and attended exhibitions to put across our concerns for the design of the North Deeside Road Junction with the AWPR, mainly on two points: i.

The use of traffic lights which may well cauqe traffic tailbacks into Culter at commuting times; ii.

The closure of the eastern halfof Culter House Road to traffic and giving the western half access onto the slip road close to the AWPR Round-about north of Kippie and the present International School. Our concern is that developers will l o o k on this a s an e n t r y f o r development along Culter House Road.

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Although it feels like hitting 'yer heid on a steen dyke'. we will keep with it, including objecting at the Public Inquiry.

Points of Important Information Received i) A n n , M a r j o r y a n d I a t t e n d e d a presentation updating community organisations on the building of the new Cults Academy. It appears that tlie building is about 3 m o n t h s behind schedule but a start has been made on the foundations. It was hoped that the new school would still be ready for the start of the news school year in August 2009. ii) The Scottish Government has now given permission to Aberdeen City Council to stop the sale of council houses in many areas of the city (including Culter) for a period of 5 years. However those sales already applied for will not be halted.

In conclusion, I would like to thank all the members of the Committee not only for their hard work and support over the last year but also for their enthusiastic participation in and sometimes running other groups which have sprung up through our Neighbourhood Community Plan (Paths Group, Culter in Bloo111, Christmas Lights) as well as our Long Running Courier And Gala Committees and Planning and Transport sub-groups.

I also appreciated the regular attendance at our meetings of the Police and our City Councillors. T h e two-way flow of information at these meetings allowed us all to keep abreast of important matters

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Lavina C Massie Chair Culter Community Council

SECRETARY'S REPORT

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T H E Chair's Report has covered the work of Culter Community Council during the past year and the individuals1 groups who have helped to make Culter a better place in which to live. It is good to see that Culter still has a 'village' feeling although it is part ofAberdeen City. This aspect is clear when you attend any Cof'fee Mornings, Fayres, Sales of Work etc. because residents of every age turn up to almost all ofthese whether it be Toddlers, OAPs, church or school.

At CCC's Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25th October 2007, the following officials were appointed: Chairman - James Farquhar Vice Chairs Lavina Massie and Douglas Stewart Secretary - Marjory Skinner Minute Secretary - Catherine Lacy Treasurer Nicola Hector -

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As you will notice, Lavina has stepped down as Chair but has agreed to share the post of Vice-chair with Doug Stewart.

James has served as Minute Secretary and now takes over as Chair. We were very fortunate to have Lavina as Chair for so long as she is involved with so many 'high-profile' committees. It was a relief, too, that Nicola agreed to continue as treasurer as the pressure on her has intensified over the years.

Members of CCC were disappointed to hear of the resignations of three members: Judith Dack, Anne Watson and Susan Chappell-Smith. We thank them for the time they spent serving the people of Culter as community councillors but we know they are still busy with all sorts of activities in the village.

Because of these resignations, our numbers are depleted very much and we need four people to join us -and quickly.

Several Community Councils in Aberdeen have gone out of existence due to lack of people willing to commit for a few hours each month.

On a personal note, I wish to thank all the members o f C C C , a n d o u r City CounciIlors, for their attendance at meetings and the support they give.

(Minutes of all meetings of CCC can be seen at Culter Library.)

Marjory J Skinner

COUNCILLOR MARIE BOULTON NOW into my sixth month of office I am beginning to find my way around the Town House and who to ask for what.

Many requests for investigations into road safety across the ward have been initiated by me after several concerns were raised by constituents. The necessary surveys will be carried out by t h e roads department and I am aiming to give an update, in the next Culter Courier but prior to that, directly to those of you who contacted me on particular issues.

Anti-social behaviour and vandalism is still rearing its ugly head in our area. I have met with the police on specific items but also on tackling the problem generally.

We, as members of the community, must help the police by reporting at the time, any incident that occurs and they will take the appropriate action. Parenting in our ward is generally very good but we, as parents, have an individual responsibility to others in the community to ensure our children conduct themselves in a manner which doesn't affect the quality of lives of others. However, in the same vane and as a community, we should be tolerant of children and allow them to be children, play and have fun.

I am acutely aware ofthe lack of facilities for children and youths i n o u r communities and, working with other services, we hope to start to change the situation for the better.

You may have noticed that the children's play park at the corner of Coronation Road and School Road has started to change. Play equipment has started to be removed to make way for new and I am awaiting confirmation of a completion date. I hope this will take place in the very near future.

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A meeting together with the police, took place at the Village Hall on Monday 8th October, after inany people raised a range of issues, amongst them concerns about drugs in the area. The police have reacted in a very positive manner to help tackle, and hopefully resolve, the conlmunity's concerns. Amongst the agreed actions were to man the Culter Station more effectively and to hold regular surgeries with the community. As I mentioned earlier in my article, the police can't solve problems alone; we must be their eyes and ears and report things as and when they are happening and the police will do all possible to attend.

Finally, many of you will have noticed that some of your recycling has not been collected and you were left notices explaining why. All recycling must be in the council's bags! containers otherwise, it will not be collected. Additional containers are available for larger families (five people

or more) and requests can be made by calling 0845 6080919. Requests for additional containers will be passed to Cornmunity Waste Workers who will visit householders to look at ways to assist the household to reduce waste. The Council's focus remains to concentrate on the reduction of waste, rather than simply encouraging the use of [nore containers.

Additionally though, I feel we must find ways to put the manufacturers!retailers under increased pressure, to play a role in reducing packaging etc.

I hope this brief overview of just sonie of the things on which I'm working and how we hope to improve things within our area, will assure you o f my continued commitment and acknowledgement of your views.

Contact details: 01224-522000 Members Support Email:MBoulton@aberdeencity.gov.uk

COUNCILLOR AILEEN MALONE Raised Kerbs.

Residents have contacted me about difficulties they were experiencing with public transport. I am pleased to report that my request for 'raised kerbs' at various bus stops in the Culter area has been granted.

There will also be improveinents to bus stops alongNorth Deeside Road right into town.

Please let me know of any upgrades that are needed and I will do what I can to help with individual queries. Decent public transport facilities are important for elderly folk. Younger people, including those at school, also need a good affordable bus service.

Bus Timetables Some people raised concerns regarding the bus timetable information at bus stops in the Culter area. Some timetable panels

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These will be used by the bus companies to display timetable details. 1 hope you tind this helpful.

Upcorning Police Surgeries Grampian Police will be running a trial period of 'surgeries' in Culter. These are to give local people an additional way of discussing concerns and safety issues. The first meeting took place on 22nd October in t h e Village Hall. The dates of subsequent meetings will be advertised in due course. The police surgeries are a helpful opportunity for you to highlight the policing issues that matter to you.

Lights Several street lights have been having 'switching' problems throughout Culter.

The faulty lights have been causing real inconvenience. Street lights have been put on a test setting for 24 hours a day.

Faulty units will be replaced where possible. With the darker nights approaching, adequate light levels are vital. Please let me know of any problems and 1 will try to help.

1 do hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year and, in the meantime, if you need to get in touch with me regarding any issues or queries you may have, please contact me at.. .

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COUNCILLOR ALAN MILNE COULD 1 make a plea to cyclists on the Deeside walkway to respect pedestrians on this leisure trail? Please slow down and avoid spoiling other people's leisure activities.

I have requested that the new development at Tor-na-Dee is called

Binghill Grove rather than Woodlands Grove t o avoid confusion with the Woodlands development.

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Since the last Planning Report in the Courier, there have been two planning applications to which CCC felt it had to object: l . 197 North Deeside Road This application is s e e k i n g its replacement with a very much larger new house plus a studio/house+- with parking and access from Station Road West.

CCC's objections were: * the size of the new house if a second building within the grounds w a s permitted; * the proposed aluminium roof instead of a slate or tiled one; * a larger house including the proposed studio would be acceptable; * if the studioihouse was to be permitted its design should at least blend in with those already present in Station Road West.

2. Baads Farm, Anguston Outline planning permission is being sought for a dog-boarding kennels and residential farm in . one o f t h e fields. CCC objected because of: * the narrow road; * the increased traffic; * the infringement of Green Belt and * the noise associated with kennels affecting the neighbours.

There were three applications o f community interest to which CCC did not object.

3. Bowling Club, Cairn Road: The upgrading of the Club premises and Hall renovation was not objected to as most of the changesiimprovements were internal to the existing building.

4. Borsalinoiand Take Away has applied to make changes to the entrance steps and frontage of the Take Away with a small

(R) Local Plan: Marjory Skinner, Ann Waketield and 1 attended the Public Local lnquiry when it was dealing with objections relating to Culter.

I presented CCC's case to have Sheltered Housing at Coronation Court and. along with Aberdeen City Council's Planners, opposed the case presented by a private developer to have these built on the Hill of Ardbeck.

1 also presented CCC's case for a Business Park in Culter and was opposed in this by the City Planners and a Town Planner representing the 57 residents opposed to it being sited at the junction of Malcolm Road and Shoddy Road.

The Reporters eventually came back with their recommendations on all 7,000 objections to the Local Plan at the end of August. Within that:

* they formally accepted and recommended the Sheltered Housing at Coronation Road should continue but none should be built on the Hill of Ardbeck. they also recommended that:

* the Business Park should be refused * all the proposals for housing in the Green Belt should be refused including: - to the west of Culter along Malcolm Road, including Rob Roy Caravan Park; - to the east of Culter on Pittengullies Brae including on the bank of the Dee; - behind Camphill and - on North Deeside Road around Milltimber Brae.

Aberdeen City Council will study all recommendations and decide if they will accept them. If there are any they will not accept, these will be put out for public

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The whole plan should be finally adopted by mid 2008.

Lavina C Massie

ROAD AND PATHS NEWS THE AWPR is going to become very interesting. The Scottish Government has announced that it will be the subject of a Public Inquiry next year, when Transport Scotland will try to justify their bizarre choice of route with its huge cost, limited traffic benefits and massive environmental damage.

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Less contentious is the restoration of correct signing for the 45 minute waiting restrictions at and opposite the supermarkets on North Deeside Road.

This should become a happy hunting ground for traffic wardens. You have been warned.

The Culter Explorer leaflet has been well received, with noticeably more walkers leaving the safety of Culter's suburbs to venture into the countryside. The leaflet did not show all the paths in Newmillhill

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Ocean Bream Oysters Cray Fish Cod Roe *Halibut Fillets Mussels *Yellow Fin Tuna

Plantation, west of the village, one of which now extends as far

into beautiful birch woodland before climbing the rocky outcrop on which the tower is perched.

Most households in Culter should have received Culter Explorers with the last Courier. Copies have also been given to Culter School as an aid to teaching map reading and local geography, or simply to encourage children out of doors. Any individual or organisation requiring copies of the Explorer can find them in Culter Library, which has kindly agreed to keep a stock.

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plan the core path network in Aberdeen, so the link between city and Aberdeenshire is important.

There was general agreement that the Deeside Way should be tarred as far as Culter station. then probably remain unsurfaced, as it is within the county. The main concerns which we expressed were the unsuitability of the path immediately west of Culter for less mobile users, and its inadequate signing. We are hopeful that these issues will be addressed.

Doug Stewart

We constantly t ~ to y improve the service we provide to the community and at present are aware that routine waiting times t o s e e a G P are sometimes unsatisfactorily long. Ways to address this are currently under discussion. One method to improve access, which we are trialling with some of the doctors at the moment, is the use of telephone consultations, part of a national collaborative looking at improving access to primary care services. Rather than being a 'second-rate' interaction with the GP, the telephone consultation can be a more efficient way of using time for both patient and doctor, as long as the problem can be appropriately dealt with in this way. Problems requiring any kind of examination or more in-depth discussion are likely t o need a face-to-face interaction. You may therefore be offered this as an option when making a n appointment and the staff will help you decide if this is appropriate. As ever we would appreciate your feedback on this issue.

The annual publicity on the 'flu vaccination programme has been under way for quite a while now, and our 'flu vaccination clinics have been well attended, with the weekend slots again proving popular.

We have completed our internal redecoration works and are very pleased with the result - the work took place during weekends and evenings to avoid disruption. The health centre has a new fresh appearance with our change of colour scheme in the waiting areas and corridors; the consulting rooms have also been revitalised.

Best wishes.

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YOU are all warmly invited to our Christmas serbices and events. Our advent services begin on Decembcr 2nd, when we start to count down the days to Christmas. There will be:

* Family Service on December23rd when the children will be performing a nativity play with a difference. * December 24th at 7pm our popular Candlelight Service and the Watchnight Service at 1 1.15pm. * Short service of worship on Christmas Day at 10.30am.

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We also will have an outdoor carol service on Monday 17th December at 7pm in the church car park, weather permitting.

A church Christmas Card is now from the church officeTel:73 584 j, 11has been designed by one of our members, Laura Chalmers, and costs just 24 for a pack of ten.

Saturday December 1 st is the date of our annual Christmas Fayre from 2-4pm.

Tickets, priced f 2 adults, 80p children, are now available and can be purchased in advance from the church office or on the day.

There will be a wide rangc of stalls and tea. coffee and home baking.

We will be holding a Christmas lunch on Sunday December 16th after morning worship.

The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines will be performing their annual Christmas Show in the church on Friday December 14th at 7.45pm. Tickets are available from Val Muir on 01 224 735001. For full details see the chorus website at www.aberdeenchorus.co.uk .

Christian Aid week door-to-door collection raised ÂŁ4,030 in the village this year. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this excellent total and to all the volunteers who collected. The Christian Aid Walk along the Deeside line in September raised ÂŁ800 and thanks again to all who undertook the walk, run or cycle.

Open 6 days a week, late night Thursday Finally. here is a reminder again of the remaining Chrislian education courses, which are open to everyone and not just church members.

CHRISTIANITY A N D H U M A N RELATlONSHlPS An exploration of the attitude of Christianity 10 human sexuality, from the time of Christ through to the present day.

February 6thHistorical Overvie\tr February 13thChristian Attitudes to Woinen February 20thMarriage and Divorce February 27th-Homosexuality and Civil Partrlerships Debate T H E CHRISTIAN C H U R C H IN AMERICA It is one of the most religious nations on earth. But what is the Christian Church really like in the United States today'?

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April 16th-Origins of Christianity in America April 23rd-The Main Denominations April 30th-Evangelism, Mega Churches and Tele-Evangelists More information of all activities can be found on our web site: www.culterkirk.co.uk John Ferguson

CHARLES WESLEY 2007 THIS year marks the 300th anniversary ofthe birth of Charles Wesley, the famous hymn writer and leading Methodist. A London production ofa play about his life is presently touring the UK and will be performed in Peterculter Parish Church on Thursday Decembaer 6th at 7.30p.m.

It is by the Jasperian Theatre Company and is performed by five talented and versatile actors. It promises to be entertaining and witty as well as both challenging and uplifting. The music of Wesley is a key aspect orthe play. Tickets are Adult f 6 (StudentiC'hild f 2) and are available from the church office on 735845.

COURIER I AM indebted to Albert Moir for a little bit of history. Culter Courier celebrates its 30th birthday with this issue (the first was October/November 1977). To begin with, it was completely done by hand including cut and paste (no computers then!) -with few pages and at irregular intervals. It has come a long way since then and, over the ycars, many people have taken part in making sure that it brought news of what is going on in Culter. ( I miss the cartoons that were always included. Anyone care to volunteer to do this?)

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Thanks are due to those who send in articles about their groups - without thein the Courier would not be worth producing; the advertisers whose payments allow us to print four issues per year without asking for money from CCC: the distributors who trudge round in all weathers to pop a Courier through your letterbox; The Courier teain is made up of: Marjory Skinner Editor AdvertisingAnne Russell Distribution - Ann Wakefield -

Thanks, also. to Duncan Rennie who does the layout and Alistair Watt (Imprint) who prints it.

POLICE REPORT

to everyone about h o m e security especially with the clocks changing.

Many break-ins occur in the late afternoon and evenings at this time of year when houses are unoccupied and in darkness.

This campaign lists several steps to follow to avoid becoming a victim of housebreaking.

H a ~ i n glooked back on previous issues I noted that in August 2006 1 predicted that the Dons would be looking good for a European Spot. Anyone want next week's lottery numbers?

2. Ensure all doors and windows are secure when you leave and when you go to bed.

As such, Grampian Police, in conjunction with its partner agencies are currently running a "Lights Out, You're out" Campaign. This campaign is a reminder

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WE'FTEcompleted the autumn replant of our 108 containers - y e s 108 - with polyanthus, pansies, bellis (ornamental daisy) and some dwarf golden cypresses.

You may have noticed a striking new planter on Malcolm Road - four tiers in summer but only one in winter - this was a gift from Aberdeen City Council.

Malcolm Road and Coronation Park will be the main targets for our quota of bulbs this autumn to help brighten up Spring 2008 when it comes round, but other ideas -and helpers - are always very welcome!

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Awards After a visit by judges from Beautiful Scotland in August we were pleased to receive our third Merit classification for Culter, but a big surprise was winning Aberdecn City Council's new Eco-City classification 'Improving the Urban Environment' for our work on the Coronation Park path, bridge, tree planting and litter clearance project. This pro-ject was also assessed as the Gold Award winner from all the classifications this year, and your photo shows a surprised Erik Stien receiving the certificates at the Aberdeen Blooms Show in the Duthie Park.

It's important to note that the reason for the top award was the involvement of the greatest number of people "taking ownership of their own environment and working together" to quote Jim McColl - so a big thank you to all concerned too many to mention herc!

TEL: 0 1 2 2 4 733773 OPENING HOURS Monday - Saturday: 4.00pm - 10.30pm Sunday: 4.00pm - 9 . 0 0 p m

Watering The trailer which was gifted to us by Dyce in Bloom and refurbished courtesy of Dr Stuart Duncan has had a first successful "trial" outing However we will need plenty of volunteers both for rearing and watering plants for us if it is to be used effectively next year -any offers? Please contact our Secretary Catherine Lacy on 733710 or via the website.

Kennerty Brae Our next "community garden" venture will be the small piece of waste ground near the recycling point on Kennerty Brae just before joining Millside Street. You inay have seen some clearance work here over the summer, thanks to volunteers from Easter Anguston. The next move will be creating a paved area - we are very grateful to Derek Nicol of local business Nicol of Skene Ltd for offerlng to do t h ~ s job free of charge for us - then we will be providing a bench and shrubs, bulbs and tlowers for year-round intercst. Watch this space !

CIB Chairman Erik Stien receives the Eco-City awards from Jim McColl, Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins and Councillor Ron Clark

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KellySs Bakery Tea Room & Gallery The ideal place to meet and greet friends for Morning Coffee or Afternoon Tea. Now Exibiting Local Artists

257 North Deeside Road, Peterculter Telephone: 733100 CULTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CULTER Community Council is looking to brighten up the village of Peterculter over the 2007 festive period by increasing the number of Christ~nasLight Features from our excellent 2006 Display.

With this being the second year of our Christmas Lights Project, it is our intention to have additional Lighting Features installed on the village street lampposts to fill the gap between last year's display. In 2006 we had S features located at the east end of the Village and 10 features located from the Richmond Arms to the Barbers Pole.

Fundraising is already underway and we currently have raised some money for several new Features. We have set our sights on an additional target of 10 for the second year which will be difficult to achieve unless we receive your help.

To undertake the Christmas Lights Project, Culter Colnmunity Council is looking for donations or sponsors (for individual features) through the

generosity o f local residents and businesses. The sponsorship of the existing features purchased last year is to cover the installation and removal costs.

We are looking at a sponsorship figure of at least ÂŁ70 per feature. We will also be looking for donations in order that we can increase the number of features on display.

We are also looking to celebrate with an official 'Switch On' ceremony which is planned in the Village Hall on Saturday 24th November 2007. We will have mulled wine and mince pies. the BB Centenary band playing Christmas Carols, Christmas Games and a visit from Santa. We will also have a Celebrity to undertake the 'Switch On'. It promises to be a great event.

If you are willing to donate or sponsor a Lighting Feature contact: James Farquhar, Culter Community Council, 46 North Deeside Road, Peterculter.

Telephone 01224 733742. e-mail: james.farquhar46@btinternet.com Cheques inade payable t o "Culter Christmas Lights"

AT THE end of July, we enjoyed a favourite walk in Ballochbuie Forest, the highlight of the walk being the Falls o f Garbh Allt. It was an overcast day, good temperature for walking but also perfect weather for our Scottish midges. Lunch was a hasty affair with some swapping of tried and tested midge repellents!

Our next walk took us up the Brown and White Caterthuns near Little Brechin, followed by our annual Summer Lunch, this time at Brechin Castle Centre.

Two more walks in August found us first in Glen Tanar, walking north from the car park, and then we walked from Ranchory taking either the river path or the disused railway line to Drumoak.

Next we had a pleasant day for the Upper Denburn Walk, starting at Dobbies Garden centre and returning there at the end of the walk through Hazlehead Park.

By unanimous decision we had a coffee stop at the garden centre both before and after the walk!

In October we enjoyed one of those late glorious sunny days for the walk at Edzell and before the end of the year we have walks planned at Persley in Aberdeen, Fasque and Monyinusk and of course our Christmas Lunch.

Information about our group can be obtained from Kate Thomson (phone no.

01330 81 1275).

Ethel Taylor

CKTLTER OAPS ON OUR meeting on 3rd October, our club was 60 years old. We had a cake and our two oldest members (Mabel McCombie and Jean Cameron) cut it.

This was followed by a lovely concert from the Scottish Accordion Club - a singer, music and stories. It was a great night.

On Saturday 6th Octoher, we held our annual Sale of Work at the Culter Mills Social Club and raised ÂŁ2,323 between t h e Sale and t h e Raffle. I take this opportunity t o t h a n k all t h e shops, businesses, pubs in t h e village, and farmers. for their generosity in donating to the big Raffle and the vegetable stall.

Thanks, too, for my band of hard workers at all the stalls and teas - and the help received in the setting up beforehand and clearing the hall at the cnd. All this is appreciated very much as is the assistance given by iny own family.

7th November we were entertained by the Banchory Strathspey and Reel Society + a raffle.

Saturday 1st December is our Coffee Morning: 1 Oam - 1 2 noon in the Supper Room, Village Hall.

Usual stalls - H o m e baking, Bric-a-Brac and raffle.

5th December- we have been invited to see the Culter Pantomime.

19th December -Our Christmas Party at the Mill Club. Meal is at 6.30pm followed

by Eddie Kidd entertaining until 10.30pm O u r first meeting o f 2008 is on 9th J a n u a r y w h i c h i s o u r AGM then entenainment by Sounds Familiar.

I hope everyone has a very happy and healthy Christmas and 2008.

(Mrs) Flo Will President

thc school on a Thursday evening t o see what we gct up to.

We could also do with more adult help.

If anybody is interested and can spare some time on a Thursday evening. please come along and talk to me or one of the Officers.

is now taking appointments at Stil at Hair Salon (formerly Aristacut) 172 North Deeside Rd.,

Most o f you are probably not aware but it will be the centenary of the 37th as a company in 2009. We have just formed a small committee of old boys and staff to help plan the events for the centenary.

They will be meeting regularly to plan and organise the programme of events.

To arrange an appointment please call: 01224 733152

Ifany other old boys or staff would like to be on the committee or help out in some way, please contact me on 01224 735742 or on e-mail - mikereid47@hotmaiI.com.

Tues. - l o a m - 8pm Wed - Fri - 9arn - 5pm

Apublicity oficer has been appointed and he, hopefully, be keeping you up t o date with what will be happening. Look out for news in future Couriers.

Mike Reid Company Captain

Dog Walking &Pet Sittiqg Service If your Pet is a V.1.P to you They are a V.I.P. to me too!

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CULTER COMMCTNITY DIARY-2008 IT HAS been suggested that the idea of a Community Diary be revised to avoid double booking Village events.

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Welcome to our CafC scrving Light Lunches and a wide variety ofteas, coffee,juice with home-made cakes and biscuits.

PQQERSX GSPT 3Q0P Alison Skinner has agreed to hold a permanent diary for the Community at the Village Hall as this venue is central and open longer hours than anywhere else.

47TH ABERDEEN (CULTER) CO. THE BOYS BRIGADE BOYS Brigade is in full swing again after the summer break. We have had a few new boys along to Anchor Boys section and a few have inoved up to Junior and Company section being too old for the section they were in.

We have room for more and if any boys are interested in coming along, pop into

The success of this project will depend on groups submitting the dates of their events well in advance. It will be up to individual groups to supply the information and see that the dates are entered ithe diary.

Ifyour group would like to take advantage o f the scheme, please contact Alison Skinner at the Hall, or phone 734371 giving name, address and phonelemail o f the member who will be responsible for the task.

Come and discover unusual and delightful gifts for everyone, which are a pleasure to give and rcccive.

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Tuesday to Friday 1O.OOam - 4.45pm Saturday 10.3Oam - 4.45pm Newton Dee Advent Sale Sut. 17th lYo~:1Oum - 4pm For more information, Tel: 868262

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CKTLTS CRSCKET CLKTB With the 2007 season now confined to the annals of history Cults Cricket Club can reflect on a successful season as both the 1st & 2nd Xls managed to pick up sil\,erware. The first XI completed the double of Grade O n e title and Aberdeenshire Cup for the third titne this decade adding to their double successes of 2003 & 2004. The 1 st team was one of the strongest XIS the club has put out in recent years with the bowling particularly strong with Narendera, Amol Sasena. Verindera and Masud all playing their part.

Masud won the Grade One bowling trophy thr the best average and this was richly deserved for an outstanding effort from the most iinproved player in the club. All rounder Narendera was another great asset as he bowled consistently well all season and specialised superbly with the bat in finishing off innings with some big hitting. The I st XI remained unbeaten

throughout the season with the only minus being our omission frorn the Small Clubs Cup due to a protest frorn Kintore regarding the eligibility of one of our players. We found this decision by the Scottish Cricket Union particularly hard to accept as i t was based purely on assumptions.

The Aberdeenshire Cup final against Mannofield played at Mannofield was a hugely exciting contest. Cults batted first and ran up a sizeable total of 217 for 6 with Bryan Alexander (65), Graeme Gillanders (40) and Verindera (31) all contributing well on a superb batting track. Mannofield were always behind the clock in their reply but some big hitting in the lower order resulted in a tight finish as Cults squeezed home by 4 runs.

The 2nd X1 finished a creditable 2nd in Grade Two earning them the right to be promoted to Grade One which they have accepted. This now means for the 2008 season Cults CC will have two XIS in Grade One. Eddie Spearman (323 runs) & Shir~azHussain (307 runs) performed

well with the bat and Ronnie Valentine (34 wkts), Neil Gillanders (27 wkts) & Bhushan (22 wkts) the mainstays with the ball. The 2nd XI also retained the Bon Accord Cup with a convincing victory over Queens Cross at Kellands Park, Inverurie. Great knocks from Phi1 Gill (79), Indy Pandit (44) and a blistering innings of 43no (including five 6s) from 17 year old Will Liversage saw Cults record a huge total of 222 in their 40 overs. Queens Cross never looked likely to chase down the total with Ronnie Valentine and Neil Gillanders sharing seven wickets.

On a sadder note Bryan Alexander has decided to hang up his bat bringing the curtain down on a career spanning 4 decades ( 1 975-2007). In this time Bryan has hardly missed a game and has been a great servant to the club. With alnlost 20,000 runs scored, including a remarkable 28 centuries, there is no doubt that Bryan has been the top batsman in the Aberdeenshire Grades for most of his career. His match winning contributions are too numerous to mention and he will be a huge loss to the club.

Fittingly his last innings for the club against Mannofield in this year's 2007 cup final contributed heavily to Cults winning the game as did his first cup final innings in 1981 against Dyce where he also scored a tnatch winning fifty as an 18 year old. He is highly respected by both fellow team members and opposition alike and the 2008 will be a strange one with Bryan not facing the first ball of the innings for the first time in 27 years.

We welcomed the Liversage hnlily into the club halfway through the season as they moved to Aberdeen from Lincolnshire. The two sons, Will and Henry. are very keen a n d talented cricketers and along with the support of their father Don they are making a big impact at the club. A special thanks must also go to Sarah Liversage for all her hard work in the kitchen preparing the teas during games and tidying up afterwards with the help of her daughter Amelia.

Thanks a lot.

As ever we will be recruiting players from now until the start of the 2008 season in April. If you would like to join please contact me on the following numbers:-

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The junior section will be starting up again in May. Please view the Cults Crickel Club website at http:// cuItscricketclub.co.uk for updates.

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Tuesday & F r i d a y : Toddlers for 0-3 year olds Each session is from 9:30am- 1 1 :30am.

There are loads of toys and plenty of space for the young ones to let of steam. It's also a great opportunity for murns, dads and carers to meet up with each other for a coffee and a chat. Sharing your stories can be a great help when looking after your little ones as you soon realise you're not alone out there.

We recently had a sponsored walk along thc railway line which we are hoping will have raised a few hundred pounds.

Taking part in the walk was great fun and a real comrnunity spirit was created.

Thanks to all who sponsored our walkers.

Our nest update will be in the new year, so in the meantime all our best wishes for Christmas and 200X!

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then please contact us. One of the ways in which you can do this locally is by completing a "Have Your Say" leaflet which are available from the Village Hall, Library & Sports Centre.

Adult Learning Another computing class was successfully completed at Culter School before the half term holiday and from the feedback it looks like we shall be planning another soon. One issue that was identified by some students was that of access to the computer suite . Unfortunately there are two flights of stairs that have to be negotiated so this should be considered by future students. However, we do offer similar courses at Cults library which does not have this problem so don't let this put you off attending one of our courses.

We prefer to offer courses based on local demand so if you have any suggestions

We look forward to hearing from you soon as WC are planning our programme for the new year which is for those who are 16 years of age and upwards. cultsadultlearning@rmplc.co.uk

Work with Children and Young People There are a variety of funds available to promote work with children and young people and this does not necessarily need to involve adults so if you have any ideas that you would like to try or develop then get in touch. Current work involves a group of young people trying to promote a mountain bike initative. What would you like to do?

Culter YFC Training Facilities Project Culter Boys Club was fonned in 1983 and since then has grown into one o f the largest clubs in Aberdeen and the NorthEast of Scotland. Currently we have over 300 youngsters ranging from Under 5's, starting at Nursery age, right up to Under 19's and have teams competing at nearly every level, with two teams in some sections.

To build on this success the Club has an ongoing project to create training areas and ultimately our own "Home" facilities.

After extensive searching, C.A.S.T.L.E. Ltd was formed and leased the area just to the South of the main pitch of Culter Football Club at Crombie.

in the North East and prides itself by providing its members with quality leisure and dining.

Memberships are currentlyavailable.

If you would like to view the facilities,please contact:: Nicky Caldwell on (01224)734747 or visit www.kippielodge.co.uk

Brian Smith Funeral Services The only privately run family-owned Funeral Director in Peterculter, Banchory and Aboyne Pre-Paid Funeral Plans 3 17 North Deeside Road PETERCULTER Tel: 0 1224 732530 85a High Street BANCHORY Tel: 01330 825400 Aboyne Business Centre Huntly Road, ABOYNE Tel: 013398 86625 Contact Brian or Angela Smith (24 hours)

DEESIDE PIPER G. HERALD T h e 'Piper' is part of t h e Angus Press g r o u p of weekly n e w s p a p e r s .

O n t h e n e w s - s t a n d s every Thursday from Brig o' Dee t o Braemar Your Culter-Cults c o r r e s p o n d e n t is

Peter Sanderson pr~ncrpalcommunity learning w,ovkev community learning & development tel. 0 1224 868858 fax 0 1224 8698 15 email - petersanderson@rinplc.co.uk

CULTER BOYS BECOMING HOT - PROPERTY!

This exciting project is undergoing discussions with Aberdeen City Council to pave the way towards this goal. There is plenty of funding needed to progress the work and C.A.S.T.L.E. Ltd and the Club are looking for sponsorship of any kind to help finance the project.

If you, or your company, would like to help with this fantastic community project, please contact Craig Pirie 07702 824865, or Mick Thornton 07743 598600

Culter YFC Request For Players

CULTER YFC recently has been supplying ball-boys to Culter Juniors in their recent historic Scottish Cup match played at Crombie Park, Culter. The be players from the U 1 j s team considered good-luck mascots as Culter Juniors won 7-0 to advance to the next round!

Ullder ss bs and 7s cYFC has expanded to under 7s, 6s and have had a huge success, Numbers 5, have grown to 35 with nearly all spaces taken. However we are still looking for children to join the 7s age group and children should be born during 2 0 0 1 . If anyone is interested please contact Craig Pirie on 07702 824865.'

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Their excellent behaviour has put them in demand for the future home matches where they will be rewarded with half time strengthenhancing local meat pies!

Culter YFC players also have been assisting Aberdeen Football Club at the recent Football Coaching assessments at Pittodrie. The boys from the U 14s. 15% and 16s teams were Put through their Paces by coaches wishing to Pass their Kathleen Robertson next level of Coaching badge. well done (01224) 735501 to the boys for helping out and enhancing email:sunhoneycottage(u~tiscali.co.uk the Club's reputation.

Under 12s CYFC under wanderers are new players to strengthen their squad.

Children should be born in 1996 and want to play organised football. If anyone is interested please contact ~ o u Seller g on 07749009678, For all other age groups, please contact Phi1 Bellis on 077 141594 19 who will route your interest to the appropriate coaches.

DEE-CIDERS WALKING GROUP OUR group has been so lucky with its weather since 'summer' left us and we are now in these glorious autumn days. In "Delicious Autumn", George Elliot wrote, 'My soul is wedded to it and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive -, autumns.'

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The colours of the trees are breath-taking -no need to fly to the Americas when w e have beauty just out the road a wee bit.

And we see it all on our rambles. The other week we went up Kerloch (534m).

You go to Strachan, cross the Feugh, take a farm road towards Pitreadie Farm and that's when the fun begins. We have to go through a gate into a field where the cows are and it is frightening. They are so huge and very inquisitive but the men shooed them and we scuttled past. What a relief as we leave them behind to return to their grazing.

The landscape is lovely and open and one of our walkers, John, informs us that it is a STRATH. There are three burns running into this area - "AN" I think means "Riher" and putting these two names together, through time, STRACH AN became the village we know today.

We learn something new every day on our walks!

It's quite a walk up to Kerloch but the views on this particular dry, clear, sunny, day. were stunning. Ron thought, because it was so fine a day, we should walk from the Hill through the woods and back looking down on the way we had come up. Through the farm with lots of old vehicles - some stuffed with sheep fleeces, dogs yelping, but the cows had moved on! Ten miles it was that day but what a glorious outing.

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CWLTER FOOTBALL CLUB Hawick History. In a blaze oftelevision and press publicity, Culter inade history by becoming the first North Region Junior Football teain to play in The Scottish Cup. Culter's historic 1st Round inatch was favoured with a home draw against East of Scotland side Hawick Royal Albert on Saturday 29 September 2007.

On a fine afternoon in front of a huge crowd at Crombie Park, witnessed by a Press posse and filmed by a Sky Sports Cameraman, we marked our debut with an amazing 7-0 victory.

BB Blow. We were bitterly disappointed when the local Boys' Brigade trailer containing their inarquee was stolen froin

Crombie Park overnight on Tuesday 25 September 2007. It had been delivered that morning on loan to us intended for use at our historic Scottish Cup Tie. Our padlock on the gate was cut and the clainp on the trailer was removed by the thieves to inake their getaway. The police are in\ estigating this most unfortunate theft. \.'ale Victory. Culter recorded another wonderful win with our second "Scottish" success on 27 October 2007 by beating Vale of Leithen 2- I at Crornbie Park with another large attendance and co\ ered by several Press Reporters plus the Sky Sports Cameraman. An unwanted draw seeined Imminent ~ i t hthe score at 1-1 but with only 4 ininutes left to play Grahain Cadger scored the winner to send the home teain and supportcrs ecstatic.

Global Greetings. Before and after our Vale of Leithen win we had good wishes and congratulations from far and near.

Messages ranged from Shetland to New Zealand and also came from Cyprus, Spain and the Middle East.

Local Lady's Lottery Luck.

Congratulations went to the latest major winner in our Lottery, Audrey Grant of Coronation Road, Culter, who scooped the ÂŁ2700 prize outright on 8 September 2007.

Top Team. Culter was announced as Super League Team of the Month for September 2007. Culter won all five games played, beating Turriff United, Longside and Hermes in League games, Burghead in the NorthlTayside Inter Regional Cup and ending with our resounding 7-0 historic match Scottish Cup win against Hawick Royal Albert.

60 Years Ago. I still hold the Amateur Registration Forms of 1947. The players signed were:- Lewis Bisset, George Brown, John Brown. Evander Campbell, Edwin Davidson, Ashley Forbes, George Jamieson, Alex Mitchell, J McConnachie, Donald Renfrew, William Smith, John Whyte, David Williams and Robert J Williams. The Club Secretary was James Hunter. This was our playing pool for the first season as founder members of the Aberdeenshire Amateur Football Association.

Albert's Anniversary. Sunday 23 September 2007 marked t h e 40th Anniversary of my Weekly Bulletin which started with the l st brief issue on Sunday 23 September 1967.

Ruby Reached. Congratulations go to two prominent Culter FC officials who have recently celebrated their Ruby Weddings. Honorary President Eric J Duncan and his wife Barbara's special occasion was on 16 September 2007 whilst Club President Douglas A Jamieson and Val's anniversary was on 28 October 2007.

Doug's Decade. Further congratulations go to our Club President Douglas A Jamieson who completed 10 years in this capacity at the end o f the past season. Former Player and Committee Member, Doug was appointed as Club President at our Annual General Meeting in June 1997 in succession to Eric J Duncan.

Playing Pool. Players welcomed to our staff were John Brown and Graham Cadger (both ex Cove Rangers), Philip McCall (Keith), former player Donny Adam and his fellow Sunnybank teammate Adam Wilson and goalkeeper Carson Riches (Banks o' Dee).

Cup Competitions. After winning our opening four Super League games we have come to a standstill due to the voluine of Cup Competitions. At time of printing we are contesting the Scottish Cup, the Scottish Junior Cup, the North1 Tayside Inter Regional Trophy, the Grill League Cup and the ATR Group Cup. Culter celebrations after our historic win. Photo Courtesy ofAberdeen Joz/r.nal~r

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September Sadness. We had a series of sad losses of Culter FC connected people in September. Our flag was flown at half mast and a minute's silence was observed before our home match on Saturday 22 September 2007 in memory of former Team Captain Fred Wright. former Team Managcr and 1 Ionorary Vice President Jim Birse and loyal supporter Kenny Mortimer. News followed later that May Stuart, daughtcr of the legendary Peter J Stuart and relative of Culter FC's devoted Davidson family, had passed away. Our condolcnces go to all families involved.

On a personal note I was astounded to receive an Email from Ian "Kip" McKenzie all the way from his workplace in Ycmen. Ian inforlned me that I was BBC London's "Fan of the Week". My photograph and "love affair with his local team" article on the BBC website told my Culter FC story from ballboy In the 1950s up to our historic Scottish Cup win against Hawick Royal Albert on 29th September 2007.

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CULTS ACADEMY AFTER years of planning, work has begun on our new building at the west end of the school grounds. It is hoped that, in the Spring, staff and pupils will be able to tour the construction site.

Aberdeen City Council has a clear policy that the use of mobile phones is not permitted in school time. While it is appreciated mobile phones are a part of many pupils daily lives, these must be keep switched offand out of sight during the school day.

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Forthcoming Live Bands at the Rict-~niondArms: Nov. 24th J.B.& The Classies Dec. 15th Bash Street Kids Dec. 23rd Miserable Sinners Dec. 30th Sopranos

On the sixth day of Christmas - celebrate Christmas and New Year safely. The risk of accidents, especially in the kitchen, is greater after alcohol is consumed.

On the seventh day of Christmas - most fires start in the kitchen, never leave cooking unattended.

On the eighth day of Christmas - If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, store them in a metal box, read the instructions, never go back t o a lit firework and keep a bucket of water nearby.

On the ninth day of Christmas - make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished.

On the tenth day of Christmas - check the battery in your smoke alarm every week and use Christmas as a reminder to clean it and remove dust.

Active Schools at Cults Academy We have been able to offer many sports during 2006-2007. Football and Netball continue to have the greatest number of participants. Rugby, basketball, dance, volleyball. badminton, swimming for beginners, gymnastics, tennis and table tennis have all been offered throughout the year.

We have had many of our pupils involved with Cross Country running e.g. South Grampian Schools Cross Country Championships. There is also an enthusiastic group of p~lpilswho took part in the British Heart Foundation Golf Championship at Banchory Golf Club and we again ran a Cults Academy Golf Championship.

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"TIS THE SEASON TO BE CAREFULSS WITH another festive season just around the corner, it is a time t o be jolly.

Unfortunately from a Fire Safety point of view, statistics show that people are 50% more likely to die in a house fire at this time, than any other during the year. This is because many of the items that we use to celebrate Christmas, such as fairy lights

candles, paper hats, and decorations, can all be fire hazards when not used correctly.

The Government is launching a hard hitting Christmas Fire Safety Campaign "Tis the Season to be careful" that urges people to celebrate safely. This campaign is based around the 12 Days of Christmas.

On the first day of Christmas- check that your Christmas tree lights conform to the British standard. Always use an RCD on outdoor electrical equipment (safety device that can save lives by instantly switching off the power.)

On the second day of Christmas - never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings. Don't leave them burning unattended.

On the third day of Christmas - make sure your family and visitors staying for the festive period know what to do in an emergency. Practise a fire escape plan.

O n the fourth day of Christmas decorations can burn easily; don't attach them to lights or heaters.

On the fifth day of Christmas - switch off electrical appliances when not in use, unless they are designed to stay on. Take special care with Christmas lights.

Always switch ot'f and unplug Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas - keep candles, matches and lighters out of the reach of children.

On the twelfth day of Christmas -take the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours this Christmas, make sure they are safe.

But remember Christmas is a time for fun and joy. so have a great time.

From everyone at Grampian Fire and Rescue Service.

"Merry Christmas and Be Safe"

CULTER VILLAGE HALL NEWS W E WOULD like to take this opportunity to remind residents of the village that Culter Village Hall receives no financial aid from Aberdeen City Council and we rely on the generosity of other groups and our own fund raising activities to maintain the standard of service and amenity we can offer to user groups. We endeavour to keep our rental charges as low as possible to benefit all community users, but this means we have nothing left over for repairs and upgrading.

This year we have received donations from members of the community and we have also received a cheque for ÂŁ1,000 from Nadine Taylor, who organised a h n d raiser at Culter Mill Club. Our grateful thanks g o to Nadine and all w h o supported her on behalf of the hall.

The hall will be closed for Christmas from Friday 21st Dec to Friday 4th San inclusive. Anyone who needs to contact the hall during that period may leave a message on the answerphone, but please be aware that it will not be dealt with until Monday 7th January 2008.

Recently we received a donation of ÂŁ700 from Aberdeen City Council's small improvements grant, through Culter Community Council. This money was used to landscape the gardens at the front of the hall. I think everyone who passes the hall will agree that this has made a huge difference, not only to the hall but also to the general appearance of the village for passing pedestrians and motorists. Our thanks go to Tim and Helen Ramseyer who did most ofthe hard work clearing the area, designing the layout, choosing and planting the shrubs and putting the finishing touches to the whole frontage. We thank everyone who has supported us financially (and through hard labour!) and hope you approve of the improvements.

We wish all our coinmunity group users a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Susan Chappell-Smith Prrsiden~.

HERITAGE TRUST THE big event over the last few months was the Centenary Concert to inark the first 100 years of the Heritage Hall. An old time concert took place on 5th October and the capacity audience was entertained with an excellent pro,crramme including the Heritage Committee Choir.

The Hall, previously the Episcopal Church in Ballater. is a much loved facility in Culter and it is hoped that over

the next year, progress will be made in renewing the roof and the repainting of the hall, both inside and outside. New heating has now been installed and the hall is warmer!

There is a steady flow of visitors to the Heritage Centre which is encouraging.

Visitors come from many parts of the UK and beyond and believe it or not, there are still people in Culter who have just made their first visit. If you have still not visited, you will be made most welcome.

The Centre is open, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday from 2-4p.m. Also on Saturdays & Sundays, afternoon teas are served in the hall.

Tt is important that our displays are reflective of life in Culter and we are always looking for items of interest so that our displays can be updated. If you have any articles. photographs etc. which you would like to donate or lend to the Trust. please get in touch. For example, does anyone habe old ration books, magazines, foodstfuffs/tins/cleaning materials which

set sail from Loch Broom in the western Highlands to transport 200 souls to the new land. On the drive along the front, each lamppost is decorated with clan designs each in the shape of a shield of most of the clansmen who made the initial journey in the 1700s following the illfated rebellion. The town is very proud of its connections with Scotland and the museum of which the 'Hector' forms part was officially opened by Princess Anne.

Before we left for this holiday, my wife Janet and I had arranged to be paired up with several Canadian couples for rounds of golf. Never since I left Culter nearly 50 years ago have I met such friendly folk.

Nothing was too much trouble.

Eventually we played on at least a dozen golf courses.

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Another request - over the years many couples have been married in Culter would you like to donate or lend your wedding photo?

Finally, the Hall is available for let. There are a number of daytime spaces and occasional Monday evenings. The Hall is also available for private and children's narties - enauiries to John T r o u ~ :Tel

Sunday 16th Date jbr your diary: December - Christmas Carols and Mince Pies in the Heritage Hall from 2 to 4p.m.

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DISTANT THOUGHTS A FORMER resident of Culter. Mr Jim Duncan, has sent me an article telling of his trip to Nova Scotia, Canada. in September this year. It is full of interesting details but 1 will have to just give you a 'taste'.

Our plane landed in Halifax but our ultimate destination was the small town of Montague on Prince Edward Island which we reached by ferry. The sail across the Gulf of St Lawrence takes an hour and a quarter and there is no charge for this. We reached the picturesque town of Pictou and there in the harbour was a full size replica of the ship 'Hector' which

The capital is called Charlottetown named after a member of our royal family and has a population of only 35,000. No parking problems anywhere and with fuel at 40p a litre (in our money) transportation is cheap.

We managed - to visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead painted exactly like the book version. As it is a farm, the old steading with all the old implements, which I can remember my dad using at Lochiel Cushnie in 1946, have all been preserved.

A couple of nights later we went to the musical (Anne of Green Gables) and it was great - true to life - and much like I remember my childhood in the village when Kennerty was still on the go and when both Gander Irvine and the late Kenny Mortimer and I used to deliver the .illage milk.

In my 67 years, I have seen a fair bit of the world but never have I met such a wonderful group of people and it is without hesitation that I say, if you have the slightest chance of going there, grab it with both hands -you will love evely minute.

If you do decide to go, give me an e-mail and I will point out some things like accommodations and costs etc. The editor (Marjory) has my address and will pass it on to any interested parties.

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Telephone 0 1224 863344 MUSICIANS WELCOME JOIN us for a friendly, social evening making music. SCOTCH BROTH is a group playing Scottish traditional music on a variety of instruments.

We play for enjoyment (with music or by ear as suits each person). Periodically we help Culter Heritage Hall fundraising by putting on a concert or playing at the week-end teas and annual Carol afternoon -this year on Sunday 16th December.

We meet every Sunday evening in St Peter's Heritage Hall (beside St Peter's Church below the old Culter Station) 7pm-9pm at £3 each per session.

Whether you play fiddle. whistle, guitar, accordion, mouth organ, flute, cello or anything else. If you're at an intermediate level and would like tojoin us. please do.

For further details contact: Christine Miller, 1 Howie Lane.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH THE BIG news is that at the association's meeting on 8th October, the name of the association was changed from Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber NWA to :"LowerDeeside Neighbourhood Watch Association ".

Peterculter has not had an association for some years, so all watches are invited to join.

There are many benefits to being members Regular critne news, help starting up or running a watch, advice, information and support, news of NW in Grampian and Scotland as a whole, and invitations to meetings, such as the AGM.

Have your say in the running o f Neighbourhood Watch !!

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Fundraising for the new conimittee starts with our Christmas Fare which will be held on Saturday 17th November from loam till lpm in the Village Hall at the community centre. The fare will have all the usual exciting stalls and activities.

Anyone who would like to donate raffle prizes, home baking, bottles for the bottle stall etc please contact playgroup or anyone on the committee. Also for those of you who are planning on having the big clear-out before Christmas, we would welconie donations oftoys, books etc for sale on the day. There are some stalls available for rent should any group or individual wish to take part in the festive activities and possibly make a little bit of money for themselves. Please contact playgroup on 733289.

The children will be looking forward to their Christmas parties on Tuesday 18th (Rising 5's) and Friday 2 1 st December.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support.

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A new committee was elected last term and consists of the following, * Chairperson: Susan Robertson, * Vice Chair: Pa~nelaMcBain, * Treasurer: Donna MacLean, * Fee Treasurer: Diane Heyes, * Rota Secretary: Julie Thain * Claire Bryony Philip: Secretary.

We would all like to say a big thank you to last year's committee for doing such a brilliant job arid hope that we can keep it up. We have a lot to live up to as last Year saw some great fundraisingactivities which raised a lot of money.

The runners included David Reid, Professor of Rheuiiiatology who was joined by medical colleagues from the University of Aberdeen.

Professor Reid said, "I am very grateful to the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside in arranging their annual Walk or Run in aid of the Grampian Osteoporosis Trust this year. Funds raised on the Walk or Run will enable the Trust to extend their generosity to support further cutting-edge research being done towards learning about osteoporosis and its treatment at the University."

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside meets in the Cults Hotel on Wednesday evenings 6.15pm for 6.45pm. Anyone interested in attending should contact Mike Craig.

Secretary at mike@craiglane.co.uk or on 0 1214 323732.

Firstly I would like to say welcome back to all after the October holidays; hope everyone had a good break.

Playgroup last term welcomed some new little ones into the fold and along with those who continue from last year we have been learning about colours and celebrated Diwali by making lanterns and exploring different cultures. By the time you read this they will have enjoyed their Hallowe'en fancy dress party and be looking forward to the activities at the Christmas fare.

THE Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside again organised this year's Annual 10 kilometre Walk or Run along the old Deeside line. Now in its sixth year, nearly 5 0 young, middle-aged and mature participants completed all or part of the course. This year's principal charity was the Grampian Osteoporosis Trust which will receive ÂŁ1,300 from the Rotary Club.

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Wednesday 5th December through till Saturday 8th December with evening perforn~ancesat 7.30pin and a matinee on the Saturday at 2pm. Rehearsals are well under way and we seem to have a good show in the making.

This is a traditional pantomime and a delightful love story. Tickets go on sale at Culter Village Hall from 5th November, priced at £7 for adults and £5 for concessions.

There is something for everyone in this production, so if you are looking for an evening of family entertainment, full of laughter, music and a good dollop of slapstick, then Culter Theatre Clubs panto is a must for you. And, it's right on your doorstep. Look out for posters with more information on the village hall and library notice boards.

Culter Theatre Club has received a donation of £700 from Aberdeen City Council's small improvements grant, through Culter Community Council, and we would like to express our gratitude for this very generous donation. The money has been spent on purchasing new back drops as the ones we had had been repainted over the years and cracked after tnany productions.

Susan Chappell-Smith

DEESIDE CHORISTERS THE Deeside Choristers hold their annual service of Lessons and Carols on Saturday 8th December in St Mary's Church, Blairs (formerly Blairs College Chapel) at 7 p.m. Seasonal refreshments are served afterwards and a voluntary collection will be taken for Childline.

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Our vision is to equip our pupils with the achievements, confidence and skills they will need for later life.

Robert Gordon's College offers a ivide and r ~ c hcurr~culumand the h~ghestacaclemc standards. along with unr~valledopportunltles In the arts. sports and extra-curricular activ~ties.

Our puplls' success IS founded on a strong sense of who they are. what they are capable of and what ~tfeels like to be part of a happy and purposeful school community.

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VSA EASTER ANGUSTON FARM, SCOTLAND. KTK O U R study tour at the end of May to the Netherlands with thirteen trainees and four staff was a great success.

Day One 29th May Check in at Aberdeen airport - 10:55 flight Arrive Schipol (Amsterdam) at 13:30 Leave for first visit to 'a care farm' Zonnehoeve. for two hour visit.

Day Two 30th May Early start - leave hostel approx 07:30 to visit the flower auction at Aalsmeer guided tour of flower auction.

Next we visit - a rose growing nursery then to experimental farm up near Lelystad.

Day Three 31st May Visit to bedding plant-producing nursery: coach to Amsterdam then boat tour on the canals.

Train to Schipol airport and arrive in Aberdeen at 21.20 and back to Culter 22:30

We went on five very different but very interesting trips.

There were no hic-ups at all with the travel arrangements, and the trainees were a credit to themselves and to VSA Easter Anguston.

A HUGE thank you to all who helped raise the funds necessary, these include: Barn dance, concert, Xmas raffle. vintage tractor enthusiasts, and various individual donations. For the trainees, many who hadn't flown before, it was an experience of a lifetime.

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ÂŁ690 was raised by pupils and staff for the Breast Cancer Campaign by everyone wearing pink on last day of school before the October holiday.

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Joyce Cowie, Culter Mrs Edwards Trophy - knitting & needlework Society Salver - crafts

CULTER & DWI'RICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WINNERS AUG 2007 Terry Stott, Aberdeen: .lames Milne 'Trophy - overall winner; Diploma-best exhibit hanging basket or patio container; William Berry Cup - cut flowers Frank Taylor, Bucksburn Society Trophy runner-up

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Lewis Bisset, Culter Challenge Trophy - pot plants Robert Morrison Challenge Trophy - best begonia Kenneth Ross Shield - best exhibit pansiesiviolas Shield-senior citizens Jim Craigen, Aberdeen Challenge Trophy - best 3 vases chrysanthemums

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Community Council Trophy Best-kept garden in Culter Edith Dawson, 6 Towerview Way Edwin Davidson Trophy Best pensioner's garden Allan Stewart, 70 Coronation Road Community Council Trophy Best all-year round garden Helen Ramseyer, Ardshiel, North Deeside Road Culter in Colour Shield For improving the appearance of Culter by use of tubs & containers Edith Dawson, 6 Towerview Way Sandy Burnett, 55 School Road Ormond Stuart, 16 Hillside Place

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