COUNCILLORS have decided to carry out a site visit before determining the planning decision on a wind turbine application which received sixty letters of representation.

Arduthie School has embarked on a whole school eco-enterprise to provide knitted blankets for an orphanage in Africa. The project which involves all the children from P3-P7 learning to knit or crochet also involves mums, grans and anybody else in the school community who can knit or crochet.

Are you interested in writing? A new group is being formed to share, discuss and explore creative writing within the community. Whether you are a seasoned scribbler or a complete novice, you are invited to take part.

Sir Robert Smith, MP for West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine, has welcomed the fact that organisations across Scotland will be able to apply for funding from the new Coastal Communities Fund from April. The fund will help local businesses, voluntary organisations and charities to develop projects that will support the local economy in coastal areas.

Aberdeenshire Council has appointed five main contractors as part of a multi-million pound capital programme of works over the next three years.

The Scottish Government’s recycling road show visits Aberdeenshire this month, to encourage people to recycle more and give recyclable items another life.

With temperatures having dropped below freezing last week and no guarantee that low temperatures will not return, Scottish Water is reminding its customers, and particularly those with vacant properties, to ensure homes and businesses across Scotland are protected and prepared for the cold weather.

People in Aberdeenshire are being urged to enter their local schools, nurseries or individuals into the Scottish Education Awards 2012 so that their exceptional achievements can be recognised. The deadline for submissions is Friday March 2.

Are you a young volunteer? Would you like to have the hours you volunteer in your school or local community recognised? Well now you can and the Aberdeenshire Volunteer Centre is here to help.

How does spending your day tweeting or being on Facebook sound? Or helping to pull together the content of a magazine? Or collecting new specimens and preparing new exhibits at an aquarium?

Stonehaven Town Hall was packed on February 4 when the Stonehaven Chorus presented one of their superbly imaginative and ever popular Scottish programmes.

The ANM Group board has announced that well known north-east businessman Patrick Machray OBE has accepted its request to step up to the role of chief executive officer (CEO), with immediate effect, from his current position as board member.

Once again, Stonehaven Ladies Probus was fortunate to have another excellent speaker, local lass Debbie Thomson who has worked for Clan for the past 11 years.

One of Britain’s most popular celebrity chefs and a new sensation in the world of cooking will be appearing at the annual showcase for the food and drink sector in the north-east.

Help for Heroes has announced that the next Colossal Cake Sale will take place between March 26 and April 7. Last year an amazing 184 communities nationwide registered to don their aprons, grab their wooden spoons and get baking to support our wounded heroes. It is a great way for supporters with a sweet tooth to get involved whether you bake or buy!

Just hearing the ‘C word’ can be frightening. When you’re first diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming – and one of the hardest things can be telling other people and sharing your fears.

Around twenty members of the Laurencekirk Business Club attended the first meeting of 2012.

A PROBLEM with dog owners who don’t clear up their pet’s mess in Mineralwell Park has left youth football teams in the town frustrated following several instances of falling in the foul mess during practice and matches. Despite coaches attempts to clear the pitch prior to the youngsters arriving, the amount of mess has meant that some can be overlooked.

Stonehaven After School club is going to celebrate it’s 21st Birthday in style with a red carpet glamour themed reunion in the town hall on Friday 17th Feb 2012 from 7.30pm - 12.

Volunteers are needed to help make sure one of Stonehaven’s top tourist attractions is ready for it’s official opening in Summer.