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News
£300,000 road improvement
Work is due to start on February 27 on the Transport Scotland works to provide a £300,000 merge lane at the A90/A937 northern junction at Laurencekirk.
Flood prevention measures on show
ENIGINEERS who have been working to ensure that Stonehaven is protected from flooding got the chance to show their ideas to the public last week.
Flood measures a “waste of money”
Aberdeenshire Council’s long-awaited flood prevention measures for Fettercairn have been labelled “a waste of money” by village representative on Mearns Community Council, Alan Mowat.
Fatherland Club supper
Another full house at the Carron Restaurant last Wednesday enjoyed the latest Burns Supper hosted by the Stonehaven (Fatherland) Burns Club. Although not at his ribald best owing to a bout of flu, President Iain McFadden showed flashes of his renowned wit and ensured that the night adhered to its schedule, at least until the tail end.
Disabled facilties “poor”
ABERDEENSHIRE Council have defended themselves against claims that disabled facilities at Portlethen pool should be upgraded.
Sport
Luthermuir pegged back in cup
Luthermuir travelled to Lochside Park in the third round of the Association Trophy, looking to see how far they were coming along against a Woodside team sitting top of the Premier League.
Junior Triples
Stonehaven Bowling Club hosted the fourth annual Junior Triples Competition sponsored by the Stonehaven and District Lions Club, on January 29.
Drumtochty Challenge
Swire Oilfield Services, is the main sponsor of this year’s Great Drumtochty Challenge, which takes place on Sunday, May 13.
Deserved point for Johnshaven
In one of only three games played in the whole of the Aberdeenshire Amateur programme due to the bad weather, Johnshaven Athletic fought their way back from 4-2 down to draw with RGU.
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.
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
Play your part in referendum
Aberdeen South & North Kincardine MSP Maureen Watt has called for people across the length and breadth of her constituency to play their part in shaping the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence by taking part in the Scottish Government consultation launched by the First Minister.
Gala needs community involvement
ALTHOUGH the summer seems a long way off to most off us at the moment, volunteers are already busy preparing for August’s Portlethen Gala.
Community Centre News
Artists Painting Class – David Johnston is running an Artists Painting Class at the Venue, Laurencekirk. This class consists of six workshops for people who already have some experience in their chosen medium. The class will run from Friday 24 February – 30 March from 10.00am – 1.00pm and will cost £60.00. For more information or to book a place please contact Louise at the Community Centre 01561 378298.
Walking at Inglismaldie
Only a few miles from Laurencekirk, Inglismaldie is one of the easiest and most pleasant walks in the area. Flat, good paths, fine trees and varied countryside – even a Castle – give walks from 2 to 8 miles long, perfect for our Tuesday outing.
Design Awards nomination deadline
The deadline for entries into the Aberdeenshire Design Awards is fast approaching and nominations should be in by Thursday, February 17.
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Weather for Montrose
Friday 10 February 2012
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Mist
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