Laurencekirk Gala Week starts tomorrow

After last year’s break, Laurencekirk Gala Week returns with a full programme of events starting Sunday 13th July and finishing on the 20th. It’s going to be a mix of traditional events such as the pet show and car treasure hunt, and and new ones including...

Festival to celebrate local “Father of Tea”

Scotland’s Tea Festival is celebrating tea, and it all came about because of James Taylor, who left Mosspark near Auchenblae in 1851 en route to work in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). There he pioneered tea and became known as the Father of the Ceylon Tea...

Alice and Mad Hatter launch Tea Festival

Scotland’s Tea Festival 2014 was launched at the Dickson Hall on Thursday 10th July with the highlight being the presence of the Mad Hatter, his guest Alice and those who joined in tea at his crazy table. The Tea Festival runs for 3 most delicious days, 22-24...

Big push needed for South Aberdeenshire Dialysis Unit

In 2010 the NHS Grampian Renal Unit were left a legacy of £250,000 for dialysis machines. After discussion, it was felt that this was best identified as a capital fund towards a satellite renal unit in South Aberdeenshire as this is the one area within Aberdeenshire...

Pamper Zone seeking deputy manager

Pamper Zone Beauty Boutique are recruiting! Deputy Manager required for our busy salon in Laurencekirk. Must be fully qualified and competent in all aspects of beauty therapy. Please contact the Salon Manager on 01561 377007 for further information.

Bervie winners at Laurencekirk Bowling Club

On Saturday 5th July, twenty teams from the Mearns and further afield took part in the Club’s annual Open Pairs, sponsored by local business CNG Design. The day was blessed with fine weather, and after some very keen competition, two teams from Bervie Bowling Club...

Ramsay Arms requires new staff

The Ramsay Arms Hotel in Fettercairn has a number of positions available, details below. To apply for any of the vacancies, or for further information, please contact the hotel by email at info@ramsayarmshotel.co.uk Assistant Front of House Manager Hours 7:00-3:30...

American music and supper for Tea Festival

On Friday 4th July the Dickson Hall will play host to a fundraising evening of American country, skiffle and blue jazz music and song, from Dick Wardell and the Moonshiners. The event, which also includes a burger and hotdog supper, will help raise funds for the...

New Sponsor for Laurencekirk Bowling Club

Laurencekirk Bowling Club is pleased to announce sponsorship from local business, CNG Design Ltd. Chris Graham, owner of CNG Design would like to thank the local community for helping the business to grow from strength to strength since opening in January of this...

New Zealand Christmas home exchange – can you help?

We are looking for a home exchange in Aberdeenshire from 4/12/14 – 5/1/15 – we want to spend the time with our son and his family in Aberdeen but are having trouble finding an exchange. We are members of an exchange group at www.homelink.org.nz, ref...
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