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Issue 86 mid Oct-mid Dec 2014Free magazineWest End Area 2

Hazlehead : Queens Cross, Craigiebuckler, Hazledene, Woodend, Queens Road, Rubislaw Dens, Harlaw and Forest Road

Mannofield : Morningside, Countesswells, Thorngrove, Macaulay, Kenfield, Airyhall, Seafield, Springfield Road, Deeside, Braeside,

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A note from Sue... In the midst of the October holidays already? Where does the school year go? I suppose it won’t be long till Christmas after Halloween, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving to name a few festivals leading up to the big end of year celebration.

So who is going to make more effort to support our local shops this Christmas? We are very lucky to have such individual stores to pick up some genuine and unique gifts. Just because they are independent does not make them all more expensive. You will find something for every budget. Why not pop along and see for yourselves. Next issue we hope to bring some of the products into your home to tempt you even more.

The start of the Christmas Craft Fairs will also be upon us. There is one at Harlaw Academy and the Craft Bazaar returns to Airyhall Community Centre. There will also be some wonderful Christmas concerts on the go – Aberdeen Orpheus Choir will be performing at Craigiebuckler Church on 12 December so mark that one on your calendar.

My diet is almost at an end and I hope to bring you another article about Alizonne with some pictures to inspire and encourage you in 2015. The blog on the website is almost up-to-date so you can follow my progress.

In the meantime, why not re-fill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until the next issue,

Sue

Our next deadlines are20 October for our NEW Ellon Quarterly Magazine30 October for Area 1 and the Deeside magazines20 November for Area 2 and Kingswells magazines

PS: Queens Cross and Harlaw Community Council are looking for new members. Is this something you would like to be part of? See their main advert for contact details. It will allow you to contribute to the community and inject ‘fresh’ blood into the meetings. Why not pop along and show your support.

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An Exercise class has

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has a social benefit too. The enthusiastic group of ladies and gentlemen

who come along to my seated exercise classes do so by brining their own humour as well as a physical limitation with them. Their physical limitation may be a health condition, an injury or some 'wear and tear' (that's a technical term) to some joints; but all have one thing in common, to do what they can to keep moving and stay as strong and mobile for the best quality of life.

The circulation booster at the start of class aims to warm the body, whilst still seated; but it also increase the blood flow the the brain as well as the rest of the body. However this causes much humour to take place amongst the participants, which is usually directed towards me, most of the time. But it soon becomes clear that the comedy is

more about friendship and enjoying the company than anything else.

Do you remember when getting in and out of a car was easy, or when you didn't make a noise when getting out of a seat? So do we and we're working on returning to that time, in class.

To do this, we use ankle weights to add strength into the legs. This gives strength for daily activity or functional movements such as sitting down, standing up, climb the stairs, getting on and off a bus etc. I find the ability to count the number of repetitions more challenging than the ankle weights. Unfortunately maths was never my strong point so I leave the counting to some else. Even with the increase blood flow to my brain, after the warm up, I'm still not able to use it to my advantage and count!

Upper body strength and posture is just as important as leg strength, so we use resistance bands, such as those used in a physiotherapy session to improve strength in the arms And shoulders to help you carry shopping bags, a full

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kettle or maybe a grandchild! This section also has a second health advantage as it increases bone density, in particular it can halt the progress of osteoporosis. The band is used with exercises to strengthen the upper body, the bone density benefits come into the arms, shoulders and spinel bones too.

The final part of the class is about standing balance exercises. Here people are at their most challenged due to the static balance - such as standing on one leg; and the dynamic balance- such as walking along heel to toe. There is a great verity of challenging excises here and most people are relived to sit down at the end of this section. This is when we creat those ' party pieces' so when you attend your next social event you can say ' Hey, look what I can do!'

The seated exercise class is all about your ability and how you can improve it. The class is taken at a pace which the participants find comfortable. Those who attend all enjoy the classes, the exercises and the health benefits of the exercises.

However, all that, is now secondary to why people attend classes. They have all found new friends, socialise with them, go to lunch after class together but most of all we all enjoy each others company. Nobody is forced to do an exercise and each person is given exercise appropriate for their ability.

If there is one thing I would ask you to bring, is a sense of humour. So if you have a joke to tell, of if you can count past four, you would bring much to the class, oh, and by the way, we exercise too.

Seated exercise classes:• Mannofield Church: Wednesday - 12:30-1:30pm £5 per person• Cults Kirk Centre: Tuesday - 12:00-1:00pm £5 per person

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P is for PortugalPortugal is probably best know for the sweet fortified Port wines of the Douro Valley but as a wine producing country it’s well worth exploring the length and breadth for a range of styles and many indigenous grapes.

The same grapes which are used to make Port are also used in the production of the light wines too. Touriga Nacional has dark fruit, structure and colour, perhaps one to try if you are a Cabernet fan.

Tinta Roriz is the Tempranillo of Spain so one for Rioja fans, it changes its name to Aragonez further south in the Alentejo region where you will might find it blended with Shiraz or Merlot.

The Dao region shares similar grapes to the Douro. Producers to look out for include Quinta das Maias

and Quinta Dos Roques. The white Encruzado grape is mainly found in the Dao, like Chardonnay it works well in arrange of styles both oaked and un-oaked.

To the west of Dao and closer to the Atlantic is Bairrada. Baga is the main red grape of the region. It has structured tannins and acidity. Luis Pato makes some great examples and his daughter Filipa is following suit. The white Bical grape has a savoury edge and Maria Gomes (Fernao Pires) is the grape behind some traditional method sparkling wines as well as still wine.

The northern region of Vinho Verde is home to crisp dry whites made from Loureiro and this region is also home to some really good Alvarinho (the Albarino of Spain).

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Bonkers: My Life in LaughsJennifer Saunders

We couldn’t talk about Dawn French and then not include Jennifer Saun-ders’ memoir, Bonkers. A self-confessed procras-tinator, Saunders seems to be under the impres-sion it’s a bit of a miracle she’s achieved anything. There’s never been a life plan she says, more a sort

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seems to be working for her. The book follows her haphazard working life alongside fellow ‘bluffer’ French and is full of their adventures together as well as those had whilst working on her own series such as Absolutely Fabulous. Then of course, there is her battle with cancer; again, not something she had planned for. She doesn’t shy away from talking about the tough times and it seems that laughter really could be the best medicine.

That’s Another Story: The AutobiographyJulie WaltersBeloved British star of both stage and screen, Julie Walters is as well remembered for belting out Abba’s classics as she is for her turn as Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques. In her autobiography she chronicles her Irish Catholic upbringing in 1950s Birmingham, to her convent school, and her short-lived career as a nurse, before she turned to acting. West End performances, Oscar nomina-tions and those Harry Potter films then followed over the next few decades. The book reads just as you would expect it be like to have a chat and a cuppa with Walters: open, friendly, entertaining and moving.


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Boost Your Income: How to Make Money from Crafting By Ann Haldon

The growth in popularity of knitting, sewing and jewellery-making has provided skilled crafters with a golden opportunity to supplement their in-come. Not only is it possible to make good money from a creative hobby such as this, people young and old are starting successful businesses doing what they love.

Many people make gifts for family and friends, but don’t always realise the potential to earn money from their hobby. Diverse influences including media interest, the economic collapse, and TV programmes such as The Great British Sewing Bee have all been instrumental in bringing about the revival of crafts once regarded as old-fashioned.

So if you want to use your creativity to make some money, what are the best ways to sell, and how easy is it to get started?

Selling at craft fairs Craft fairs are considered the ‘traditional’ route to selling handcrafted items. They remain a good option if you can spare several days a month to focus on selling, in addition to the time needed to produce your items. Craft fairs and vintage markets are held regularly throughout the year, but because they are so popular, it is advis-able to book well in advance.

Some venues provide tables, equipment and electrical sockets, but in most cases you’ll have to provide your own table and lighting. High quality spotlighting is a good investment for sellers with a long-term plan, and can encourage sales if the venue is dimly lit.

Selling onlineSelling online involves a little more planning and considerably more effort to be successful. In its favour it has the advantage of being flexible, and may fit more easily into your life.


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Not only will you need to pro-duce items to sell, you’ll also need to develop your ‘shop,’ take and upload photos of each item, describe them well, estimate postage and pack-ing charges, and continually market the business.

If this is what you envisioned, there’s probably no better way to make money from crafting. Two web-sites set up to help you succeed in this respect are Folksy and Etsy, both being designed specifically for independent craftspeople and artisans.

FolksyWith more than 15,000 sellers on Folksy, this has become a strong community for crafters and buyers alike. A UK-based site that has been around since 2007, Folksy provides a great opportunity to create your own brand without it costing a fortune, get your creations in front of a global audience, and build a bona-fide craft business.

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Lovingly handcrafted items of a high quality have more personality than mass-produced goods, and their unique nature makes them appealing to discerning buyers. Although not a get-rich-quick scheme, making items to sell has the potential to bring in some valuable extra income and provide much-needed job satisfaction.


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1. Arbroath - In 1885, Arbroath beat Aberdeen Bon Accord 36-0 (an average of one goal every 2� minutes) in a first round Scottish Cup match. Thirteen of Arbroath’s goals were scored by one player, John ‘Jocky’ Petrie.

2. Dundee - In 1997, Aberdeen’s Dean Windass received three red cards in one game – originally sent off for a foul, he was given two further red cards for verbally abusing the referee and then throwing a corner flag into the crowd. Aberdeen went on to lose to Dundee 5-0, while Windass was given a six-match ban.

3. Inverness - In 1979, a second-round tie between Inverness Thistle FC and Falkirk was postponed a record twenty-nine times due to bad weather. Originally scheduled for January 9, the match finally took place forty-four days later on February 22.

4. Hull - When half an hour of extra time failed to resolve a match between Hull and Manchester United on August 5 1970, Britain’s first ever penalty shoot-out took place at Boothferry Park, Hull City’s former home ground. The first player to score in a penalty shoot-out was United’s George Best; the first to miss was Denis Law.

5. Loughborough - The 1899-1900 Football League Season saw Leicestershire’s Loughborough Town FC win just 8 points, conceding 100 goals (including 12 to Arsenal in a single match) and losing 27 of their 34 games (including all of their away games). Loughborough understandably failed to be re-elected to the League the following season and the side was disbanded in June 1900.

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Aberdeen Orpheus Choir, Conductor Jane Murray and

Accompanist Erika Fairhead are looking forward to their Christmas Concert

which is being held in Craigiebuckler Church on Friday, 12th December

at 7.30 p.m. The programme has been carefully

chosen to include a blend of traditional Christmas Music with music by modern

composers including John Rutter and Bob Chilcott plus audience participation in the singing of well known Christmas

carols. Our Guest Artiste will be talented, young flautist Kay Ritchie.Tickets costing £10:00 and £8:00

concessions to include interval refreshments:(a glass of wine or

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Mitsubishi PHEVIt’s not very often a car comes along with the promise of ‘changing the game’ – but that’s exactly what Mitsubishi believes its new plug-in hybrid Outlander will do. We took it for a spin on and off road to see if we can believe the hype.

What is it?

It’s an SUV with a seriously clever powertrain that combines a 2.0-litre petrol unit with battery technology. On pure electric the car can travel up to 32 miles, even at motorway speeds, and when the batteries are depleted an engine takes over to keep you motoring. All that clever technology has huge benefits too such as no road tax, Congestion Charge exemption, and just 5% BIK for company car drivers. But that’s not all – you get all this with NO price premium over the equivalent diesel model. That’s an industry first and to put it into perspective, Volvo’s plug-in hybrid V60 commands an £11,000 premium over the diesel.

What’s under the bonnet?

It’s not what’s under the bonnet that matters but what’s hidden in the floor; a wedge of batteries. As the plug-in name suggests you can top these up every night, for

around £1, from a normal three-pin plug. If you do no more than 30-odd miles a day, and top the car up every night, you’ll never use the fuel in the tank. On those occasions when a longer trip needs to be made, you can use the electric range and then rely on the petrol unit to power the wheels, which in itself will do 48mpg. The switch between the two units is seamless. Officially the combined economy is 148mpg, but this will vary depending on where you use it and how often you charge the batteries.

What’s the spec like?

The bottom of the range model gets 18-inch alloys, cruise control, air-con, leather steering wheel, reversing camera, Bluetooth and a lot more. On higher spec models there’s a mobile phone App (Apple and Windows) that lets you change the heating settings, view current range and even operate the headlights and horn remotely. Also, it’s worth remembering this is a proper off-roader with 190mm ground clearance, four-wheel drive and Mitsubishi’s renowned reliability.

Any rivals?

Not really. This is the first true plug-in hybrid SUV. The closest thing to a rival comes from Volvo, in the shape of its S60 plug-in hybrid – but remember that costs

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What’s it like to drive?

In EV mode it’s near silent and although the petrol unit is a little revvy when it kicks in, it’s not nasty. It’ll hit 60mph in 11 seconds, which is quicker than the diesel, and reaches a top speed of 106mph. It’s all very refined though and wind and road noise is kept to a minimum. There are lots of clever tricks up the PHEVF’s sleeve too – like the ability to hold a charge and use the petrol engine instead at the touch of a button, and the ability to recharge back to 80 per cent when left on tick over for just half an hour. Our only complaint would be a rather hard ride.

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The biggest winners are company car drivers who effectively get a £10,000 pay rise a year if they’re higher rate tax payers, plus free fuel. Business owners are winners too as they can write down the full cost of the car in the first year. If you’re a normal car driver then the benefits of EV motoring, no road tax and Congestion Charge exemption will be equally attractive. And remember this is all wrapped up in a comfortable, high-

riding, go-anywhere off-roader. Our guess is Mitsubishi won’t be able to make them fast enough…

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Pick a side: Apple or Android?Apple is due to launch the latest, greatest iPhone this September along with iOS 8, the latest version of its smartphone and tablet software. The phone will have a bigger screen and a better camera, but one thing won’t change: like all Apple gadgets, it won’t be cheap.

Apple isn’t the only game in town, though. Google’s Android system has been updated too, and Android phones and tablets from the likes of Samsung, HTC, LG and Sony are often just as pretty and just as powerful as anything Apple makes - and in many cases they’re a good bit cheaper too. Android isn’t quite as simple or as elegant as Apple’s iOS, but there’s not much in it - and where Apple only makes a handful of devices, with Android there are dozens of phones and tablets to choose from.Unless you’re a big Apple fan then, is Android the smarter choice? Unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated than that.Apple and Google don’t just want to be your friend when you buy a phone or a tablet. They want to be part of your entire life. They want to be the companies you from whom you buy your music, movies, TV programmes and books, the companies who provide your in-car entertainment and navigation systems, the companies who handle all your messages, voice and video calls, the companies who connect all of the appliances in your home and who track your health and fitness. By the end of this year both firms will have smart

watches or wristbands that monitor your vital signs, set-top boxes that stream music and video to your TV, software that connects to cars from the likes of Volvo, Nissan, Audi and Mercedes, music and movie streaming services and home automation systems - and that’s just the stuff we know about. This means you need to consider the bigger picture.

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best from it unless you also have an Apple phone or tablet; if you want to use an Android smart watch, it’ll work best with an Android phone; if you’re a fan of iTunes Match you can’t use it on Android, and so on. Consider what your friends, family and colleagues use. Apple’s iMessage offers free SMS and MMS messages (and soon, voice messages too), but only to other iMessage users - and iMessage isn’t available on Android. FaceTime offers free video calling, but it can’t call Android users (although Google’s alternative, Hangouts, does work on Apple devices. As a rule of thumb Google services work on Apple kit but not vice-versa. Increasingly, then, choosing a phone or tablet is more like picking a football team to support or voting for a political party: the available choices all do essentially the same thing, but they do it in very different ways - and your choice might colour your life for many years to come.

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Royston Maldoom RetrospectiveThe Edinburgh Choreographic Project presents an evening of modern dance devised by internationally renowned choreographer Royston Maldoom OBE.

Royston has choreographed for many companies including Scottish Ballet and has been an important contributor to contemporary dance in Scotland.

The programme is inspired by the wonderful music of Gustav Mahler, Fazil Say, Graham Fitkin and James MacMillan CBE. 4 pieces will be performed including ‘Adagietto No.5’, Royston’s first attempt at choreography, which gained first prize at the 1975 Bagnolet International Choreographic Competition in Paris and has been performed by many companies worldwide.

The programme also features ‘The Confession of Isobel Gowdie’ which is dedicated to the memory of the last woman to stand trial for witchcraft in Scotland in 1662. Amy Longmuir who trained at Academy Street Dance Studio and Danscentre in Aberdeen will be playing Isobel when the show comes to Aberdeen Arts Centre on Saturday 15th November.

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Woodend Bowling Club285 King’s Gate, A. McCulloch Secretary Tel. 317317 Friendly and relaxing outdoor activity: new members welcome.Aberdeen Gaelic ClubBrings together Gaelic speakers and individuals interested in Gaelic language and culture. The Club organises Gaelic language evening classes, day courses and other social activities including a monthly coffee afternoon on the last Saturday of each month (except July and December) in the Unitarian Church, Skene Terrace, Aberdeen, 2.30-4.30pm to which all are welcome. Tel 07779 398289 or email [email protected] for more informationHolburn West Church Tennis12a Ashley Park South Open Apr - Oct Annual Subs & Family Membership at Bargain Prices New members always welcome Small friendly Club Sally Davis (sec) Tel. 326111Aberdeen Bowling ClubCome and join us for a game of bowls at 50 Carlton Place. Tel.643233Woodburn WalkersEnjoy the countryside, meet new friends, keep fit – join the Woodburn Walkers. Age: 55+. Transport: Hire Bus. Fortnightly: Tues Start Point: Hazlehead Park. Time: 9am for 9.15am. Average Distance: 7 miles Tel: 323925 and 821753Dru YogaA soft, gentle style of exercise, Dru Yoga is suitable for all. Tues 7.00 - 8.00 pm, Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church. Wed 10.30 - 11.30 pm, Broomhill Activity Centre. Thurs 10.00 - 11.30 am, Girlguiding 45 Victoria Street. Telephone: Pauline 643447Bon Accord branch – Sugarcraft Guild Meets at Rubislaw Park Care Home - Last Mon of month, 7-9pm Learn lots through demos and workshops £5 per meeting (incl refreshments) – friendly & informal group, enjoyable at all skill levels. Call Fiona Mackie on 07748 845 141 or e-mail [email protected] Viking Hiking (Nordic Walking)One hour sessions each Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun at 10am, Meet at Hazlehead main car park (behind the Park Restaurant). Info fm Allan Copland Tel deen 208813Aberdeen Humanist GroupSkene House Hotel, 6 Union Grove Monthly meetings for those with a secular life-stance. Interesting speakers and topics for discussion. Tel : M Richardson - 01888-562237Northern Arts Club8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Come along to draw and paint on Wednesdays 10-12.30pm. Tutor session 1st Wed. of every month. Contact Jacqueline 586928

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Fireworks have come a long way since the ancient Chinese used red firecrackers to ward off evil spirits. Here’s a summary of the various types available.

Sky Rocket – Launched into the air it can climb up to 200 feet before exploding with a loud bang in a variety of colours and effects. A variation is the Colossus which whistles as it ascends before exploding.

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Roman Candle – Enclosed in a cardboard casing, individual balls shoot out stars periodically after ignition. Noise effects include hums and crackles.

Fountain – Enjoy the beauty but not the noise of a firework as a shower of sparks is quietly released in either a single or variety of colours.

Catherine Wheel – A tube filled with gunpowder is coiled to produce a wheel effect. When the fuse is lit, the wheel rotates at speed, producing a spiral effect of coloured flame and sparks. Noise effects include crackles and whistles.

Mine – The loudest firework, its effect is dramatic and spectacular but short-lived. The mine is shot from a mortar shell on ground level and shoots coloured stars

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Sparkler – Held by hand on a metal stick, a constant stream of white or coloured sparks can create dazzling shapes and patterns if waved around.

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Meet Tues in Queens Cross Church Hall Explorers P1-3 : 5pm-6.30pm Juniors P4-7 : 6pm-7.30pm Brigad-ers S1-6 : 6pm-8pm Morag Pirie - 01358-742621Girls Brigade : Are you in P1-S7? Looking for some fun? Then come and join us we meet every Thurs @ South Holburn Church, Holburn St. Tel : Catherine Buchan 01224 574531Beavers, Cubs, Scouts :tel : 01224 208426 for your nearest groupBoys Brigade HQ : tel : 01224 644400 for your nearest groupHighland Dancing Classesat Craigiebuckler Church & Danscentre through Carolanne Sinclair . Open to all levels of experience, beginners classes aged 5 & over. Contact Carolanne directly on 07972104774 or [email protected] Mannofield Church on Wed afternoons.Choi Kwang Do : Inchgarth Community Centre Garthdee Mond 4.45-5.45 Thurs 6-7pm Tel Claire - 746778Fun Kids Yoga Airyhall Community Centre Tues 4-4.30pm (4-7 yrs) & 4.30-5pm (8-13 yrs) Call 07967 647 220 or go to www.louisayoga.co.uk GCW Hockey Club Fun sessions for all At Rubislaw Astroturf Thurs 6.30 – 7.30 pm Youth for age 10+ 7.15 – 9pm Adults Contact [email protected] School Bridge classes : Wed at The Bridge Club 14 Rubislaw Terrace P6-7 - Anytime fm 3.00-4.30. S1-6 - Anytime fm 3.00-5.30, T: 01224 644773

ATC 107 Squadron Open to new members, male & female aged 13 – 16. Also looking for enthusiastic adult staff, male & female to join the team., Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill, Aberdeen Mon & Weds 19.00 - 21.30. Tel. 01224 590679 www.107aircadets.org.Rainbows, Brownies, Guides tel : 01224 638685 for your nearest groupYouth Hockey Coaching Tuesday evenings 5.45pm-7.00pm from September to March for or children from P4 to S4. Coaching provided by Gordonians Hockey Club at RGC astroturf pitches on Countesswells Road. Children from all schools are welcome. More details are available at www.gordonianshockey.com 32nd Aberdeen Anchor BoysIf you’re in P1, 2 or 3 and want to take part in lots of fun activities, come and join us in Craigiebuckler Church Hall on Thursday evenings 6-7.15pm. Tel: Sarah 317827Airyhall Choral EnsembleACE Juniors and ACE Seniors. Both groups meet at the Airyhall Community Centre on Fridays, Juniors meet at 3.30pm & Seniors at 4.30pm. Cost: £28 per pupil for a term of eight classes. http://tutorsalliance.co.uk/Music-Lessons.phpLe Club des FroggiesFun and educational French classes in Aberdeen city centre for children aged 6 to 9 years. Group of 8 froggies, £75 for a 10 week course. http://frenchworkshop.co.uk , call Aurelie on 079 3230 6365 or email: [email protected]

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Mannofield Mother & Toddlers 10-1130am Mon for children aged 0-3. 10- 130am Wed for children aged 0-3. 10-11.30am Fris for children aged 0-3. Mannofield Church, Gt Western Rd All welcome - friendly, sociable groupsHolburn West Mothers & ToddlersMeet on a Wed fm 0930 & Fri fm 9.45amParent and Toddler GroupWed (not school hols) fm 9.45 - 11.15 Rubislaw church centre, beaconsfield pl NCT Bumps and BabiesQueens Cross Church,Thurs fm 2 - 4pm‘Toots’ PlaygroupAiryhall Community centre 2’s Group 1 ½ to 2 ½ - Tues & Thurs 9.30 to 11.30 Playgroup 2 ½ onwards – Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15 – 11.45am [email protected] West PlaygroupMeet on a Wed fm 930amBabies andToddlersMon 0945-1200 Crown Terr Methodist Church Friendly group for parents/carers of children aged 0-3 Cost £1 incl refreshments. 861209/733276 or 01330 823480 e-mail: babiesand [email protected] Playgroup, Scout Hut, Oakhill Crescent Lane,AB15 5HYMon-Fri 9.15-11.45 am, Funded places availabletel: 07752 532958 www.midstocketplaygroup.co.ukRubislaw Playgroup Playgroup: Rubislaw Church Centre. Mon to Fri 9:15-11:45; from 30 mths to school age. Funded places available. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9:30 & 12:15 or email [email protected] and 2s: Rubislaw Church Centre. Enjoy play, craft, singing and snack.Toddlers: Up to 2 yrs; Wed 9:30-11:30 2s Group: 2 to 3 yrs; Tues 9:30-11:30. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9:30 & 12:15 or email [email protected]/Kids Crew Playgroup.- 2yrs 8mnths. Mon, Wed, Fri mornings 9.30am-12pm. Funded Places available. + Two’s Group.- Wed, Thurs 9.30-11am. Both groups at Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill. Tel : 584118.Playgroup @ Ruthrieston Comm Centre ‘Playshed’, Holburn St Mon-Thurs 9.15-11.15. fm 2 yrs 6 mnths. £3.50 per session - includes healthy snack. Call 572211

Children’s FootballFootball for children fm age 21/2 up to P3. Held at Kingswells and Airyhall. www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.ukNCT Waddling - ToddlingMon @ St Francis of Assisi Church, Deeside Dr, Mannofield 10-11.30, drop in group for mums to be, parents & carers of babies & toddlers birth - preschool www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/aberdeen/W2TQueen’s Cross Parent & Toddler Group Queens Cross Church Mon 9.30-11.30 Children 0-4 & their grown-ups are very welcome. £1.50Gaelic Parent & Child GroupGilcomstoun Primary School Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15-11.30. You don’t have to speak Gaelic. Mairi Morley 07900 337122, e : [email protected] Tots6 months - 3 years old, Rubislaw Church Centre, 1 Beaconsfield Place Monday 9.30-10.00 & 10.30-11.00, Please contact 07884 041064 Toddler Time : Wed 09:15–11:15 term time. Friendly, welcoming group for parents & children aged 0-4. Cost 50 pence, inc snacks & refreshments New Life International Church, Leadside Road, AB25 1TW Michelle - 07808 932 907Ruthrieston West Church Twos GroupFri 9.45 - 11.00 ( During term time) Age 1year 10 months + £2.50 per child per session. For more information phone Lynne on 01224 314692Teeny BeatsFun singalong with musical instruments. Meets on a Wednesday 2pm - 3pm during term time at Rubislaw Church Centre. For children aged 0 to 5 years. £2 per session discounted rate for additional children. Further info contact Jenni Dalziel 07835852389, [email protected] 123 Group, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Every Thurs 2-4pm, Adult and Child group; children fm babies up to the age of 3 are all welcome. £8 per month, with lots of fun activities, crafts and healthy snacks provided for the children. email [email protected], or call Pamela Morrison 07762481757

Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming ClubSwim School for children fm 4 years old. Lessons at Hazlehead &

Hazlewood Pools. Coaching for children who would like to train and swim competitively. Contact Louise Lindsay (membership secretary) on 596709 South Holburn Church Parent & Toddler Group E-mail: [email protected] Parents with babies and toddlers aged 0 - 3 are invited to join us to meet other parents ove a cup of tea or coffee and play with your child in a welcom-ing, child-friendly setting. Thursday mornings 9.15 - 11.15am. during school terms. Grampian Twins clubA voluntary group for parents of multiples, get together on the last Friday of every month at St Francis of Assisi church, 213 Deeside Gardens AB15 7PR. There for you during pregnancy and beyond for advice, support and a great way to meet other multiple mums in the city and shire area. www.grampi-antwinsclub.co.ukJo Jingles Music and Movement [email protected] 07595452621 Fun and educational music classes monday/tuesday/thursday @ city centre and Wynford farm www.jojingles.com/aberdeen Rhythm Time Rhythm Time - Multi Sensory Music Sessions for Babies & Toddlers. Classes Fri AM (school term time) Inchgarth Community Centre Conservatory. Book your FREE trial session! Email: [email protected] Tel: 07716593828 Visit: www.rhythmtime.net

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Teen View - UniversityApplying to University

Recently I went to a Higher Education Convention which was held in Elphinstone Hall, University of Aberdeen. I decided to go so that I could find out more information about various Universities and the courses on offer.

Upon arrival we were invited into the main hall to meander through the various stalls. There was a representative from each University and College there who were happy to

assist with any questions you had regarding the university and entry requirements. There was a large variety of prospectuses laid out, from Scottish and English Universities. I have to say I picked up around twelve, which was slightly problematic on the bus journey home.

The information from each University was slightly limited and I found the majority of representatives were just reading the prospectus out to you. However to gain a greater grasp of the course and university you are hoping to apply for, open days are the best option. Open days give you the opportunity to have a tour round the University and also to meet specific people related to the courses on offer. They can assist to a greater extent as they specialise in that particular field and you are guaranteed to receive the most up to date

information regarding the course and student life. Open days occur at around this time of the year but make sure you book a place beforehand!

After collating the necessary information, the next objective is to decide on the Universities you would like to apply to and which courses. All applications are processed online through the charity ‘UCAS’. UCAS allow you to apply to five different courses at the cost of £23. To be accepted into the course you need to ensure that you meet the entry requirements. Then you select your courses online and fill in the application form, which must include a personal statement and a reference. All the various sections of the form are explained in greater detail by video guides on the website, worksheets and the people working at UCAS. After the application process is completed it is just a matter of waiting.

The format of UCAS helps to ensure a stress free, straight forward application to your chosen University, however a significant amount of thought is needed create a punchy personal statement.

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