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News
School estate consultation is set to close
The final dates for Aberdeenshire Council’s school estate consultation are approaching.
Pavilion plans move a step forward
The ambitious project to create a new sports pavilion and associated facilities in Laurencekirk’s Memorial Park is making steady progress.
Scottish Water charges frozen for 2012/13
In April 2012 household water charges will remain frozen and Scottish Water say this will ensure their customers continue to get value for money.
Improvement works
IMPROVEMENT work has begun on a piece of land adjacent to Stonehaven Open Air Pool.
Smith plea on heating oil
Sir Robert Smith, MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, has called for more to be done to help those reliant on heating oil.
Sport
Mind boggling score for Stonehaven duo
Last week former Captain Sandy Walker and his partner, Malcolm MacEwen had an unbelievable nett score of 52 for the best score of the winter at Stonehaven Golf Club.
Portlethen top league
Portlethen United marched on at the top of Division One East of the Aberdeenshire Amateur League with a win over Stonehaven Athletic on January 21.
Bervie exit cup quarter-final
The pitch at Gourdon was playable on Saturday, as Bervie Caley managed to beat the freeze and host Dee Amateurs in the quarter-final of the Dickie Trophy.
Large turnout for the AGM
The Captain, Sandy Walker, welcomed a large turnout of members to Stonehaven Golf Club’s Annual General Meeting last week.
Lace up for the Meningitis Trust
If you were lucky enough to get a place in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, why not support the Meningitis Trust as a volunteer runner?
Lifestyle
Alan Davies returns to stand-up with date in Aberdeen
After more than a decade since his last British stand-up show and following a hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to the UK stage with his new live show later this year.
Spring Festival Fever
PLACES for Aberdeen Arts Centre’s fun filled Spring Arts Festival are literally selling like hot cakes thanks to the new-look, action packed two week programme of dynamic drama and arts based workshops for 3-16 year old April 2 - 13.
Full house at cultural conference
The organisers of the AB Positive (AB+) “A Step Change in the Cultural Life of Aberdeen” conference, being held at Aberdeen Arts Centre and The Lemon Tree today (Thursday January 26), have had to put up the ‘house full’ signs.
Old themes, new tellings
Robert Tressell’s The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, has become a classic of working-class literature since its first publication (albeit abridged) in 1914.
End of Lemon Tree lunchtime music
A funding shortfall has forced Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) to cut back its programme at the city’s Lemon Tree.
Community
Forest consultation
THE Forestry Commission are currently consulting on their ten year management plan for their woodlands in the Durris area and would like to hear what local groups and individuals think of the draft plan.
Charities will benefit
Last year’s BBC Children in Need appeal raised a record amount in Scotland and across the UK – and now more local charities than ever, that work with children and young people across the country, could benefit.
Station celebrates gold
A short column this month as there’s not a lot to update you on as we’ve all been enjoying a well deserved break over the festive period.
Athletics event changes venue
THE AVIVA & UK Autumn/Winter Sportshall Athletics Startracks that was to be held at Mearns Sports Centre, Laurencekirk on Saturday February 4 will now be held at the St Laurence Hall in Laurencekirk on the same date.
Read On! February Woodend Barn
Woodend Barn is renowned for the variety and scope of its arts’ provision locally, but until now has stepped aside from the book group phenomena of recent times. However, that is set to change, and this February sees the launch of Read On! a brand-new book group, which has the aim of bringing together people from across the community who are united by their love of reading.
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Weather for Montrose
Monday 06 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 0 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South
