National cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, urgently needs beauty volunteers to help run their free skincare and make-up Masterclasses for women with cancer in Peterhead, Fraserburgh & TurrifLook Good Feel Better (LGFB) is the only cancer support charity providing practical support for women and teenagers struggling with the visible side effects of cancer … [Read more...]
Sports and physical activity fees to increase from April
Aberdeenshire Councillors have backed future changes to the amounts users will pay to take part in sports and physical activities at Aberdeenshire Council facilities in an effort to sustain services in the future.The increase in charges will be phased in over a number of years.From April 1 2017, all price rises will be capped at no more than an additional 20% of current … [Read more...]
How Aberdeenshire will get it right for every child – a consultation
Aberdeenshire’s children and young people are being asked to enter their artwork of what makes the area the best place in Scotland in which to live.The competition is taking place as part of a public consultation on how best they can be supported as they grow up in the area.Aberdeenshire’s Children’s Services Plan (2017-2020) will be the area’s first joint plan under … [Read more...]
Prevent suicide app gains 13000 users in six months
An app designed to help prevent suicides in the north east has been used more than 13,000 times since it was launched at the end of March.The app, which is available on all platforms, is a way of allowing people to gain knowledge of suicide prevention without having to directly engage with mental health services which many people shy away from.It not only gives the user … [Read more...]
Volunteers needed for Get on Board Caring for Turriff & District
The Caring for Turriff group members have been asking people who live in and around Turriff for some feedback on their communities.So far people have said there is a need to support people who are feeling isolated due to a lack of awareness of what is happening in their area.With this feedback in mind, the Caring for Turriff group has decided to go out to meet people in … [Read more...]
Increased enforcement visits to tackle underage tobacco sales
Aberdeenshire Council are warning that the number of undercover enforcement visits to local shops will increase this year, after a “disappointing” rise in non-compliance with tobacco sales laws.In percentage terms, the number of retailers in the area who sold tobacco to children during enforcement activity by Trading Standards officers increased last year.Local … [Read more...]
Aberdeenshire Council goes smoke-free
All Aberdeenshire Council sites were made smoke-free on Monday 3 October 2016, making Aberdeenshire one of the first local authorities to implement a policy that prohibits smoking or using e-cigarettes on council grounds. This comes as part of the Scottish Government's Creating a Tobacco Free Generation strategy.Now, councillors, employees, volunteers, contractors, … [Read more...]
Fireworks Against Cancer 2016
The annual Fireworks Against Cancer Son et lumière will take place at New Deer Show Ground on Saturday October 22nd.This years event will be hosted by Buchan Community Radio and Miss Galaxy Grampian will be in attendance to start the event in style.The event is also supported with fairground rides, food stalls, toy sellers and street entertainment from the Aberdeen Fire … [Read more...]
Sports hall to close for two weeks
The three court sports hall at Turriff Sports Centre will be closing for two weeks from Monday 1 August. The hall is expected to re open for use on Monday 15 August.The closure is to allow for maintenance on the flooring to be carried out, including a full varnish and relining of the courts.Posters will be displayed in the facility soon to alert customers to this … [Read more...]
Community Cafes at Abbeyfield House Turriff
The community café is to open again on 29 June at Abbeyfield House in Turriff where everyone is welcome. The house, located in The Wynd, offers supported independent living for older people, and is hosting the café from 10.00-11.30am.The cafe project is aimed at helping raise the awareness of what the house has to offer locally and it is also planned to hold the cafe on the … [Read more...]
