Community News
Library service scoops award for literacy film
Aberdeenshire Council’s library service has won a national competition for the creation of a short film highlighting the work of the service across the area.
Plans on display at latest heritage centre event
Buchanhaven Heritage Society is preparing for its next general exhibition on May 25 between 12 noon and 4pm where draft plans for the centre will be on display for community views and comments.
No support for Aikey traveller site
Strong views were expressed during a public meet at Old Deer last week to discuss proposals to establish a gypsy/travellers site near the village.
Work begins at long-awaited centre site
A long-awaited £2million project to build a community centre for Central Buchan at Mintlaw is set to get under way this month.
North Woods house plan seeks approval
A Fraserburgh building firm is seeking full planning consent for the erection of 86 houses at North Woods in Mintlaw.
Extension plan seeking approval
Full planning consent is being sought for alterations and an extension to a house in Mintlaw.
Auchnagatt house set for refusal
Buchan councillors will decide on Tuesday if an Auchnagatt man is to be given consent for the erection of a house at Milton of Inkhorn near the village.
Public meeting following New Deer recycling fire
A public meeting has been organised to discuss the recently extinguished fire at a New Deer recycling facility.
Aden Craft & Gift Shop on the lookout for more volunteers
The Friends of Aden Country Park are looking for more volunteers to help out in the Aden Craft & Gift Shop.
Buchan Area Initiatives Fund launched
Aberdeenshire Council’s Buchan Area Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the Area Initiatives Fund for 2013.
Spring Buffet held at Roanheads Sheltered Housing
Roanheads Sheltered Housing held their Spring Buffet recently.
Breathing new life into old school
Buchanhaven Heritage Society took a step forward towards breathing new life into the former Buchanhaven Primary School last week.
Residents get say on Aikey travellers site
CONCERNED residents in Old Deer and the surrounding area are to be given the chance to air their views about a travellers stopover site.
Heritage Society appealing for public feedback
The Buchanhaven Heritage Society are still celebrating after the huge turn out for their recent vintage tea and exhibition on April 13.
Councillors debate Aikey Brae halting site proposal
Buchan Area councillors debated proposals by Aberdeenshire Council to establish a halting site for travellers at a meeting of the Area Committee.
First Minister opens Longhaven Playpark
First Minister Alex Salmond officially opened Longhaven Playpark on Saturday, April 27 after regeneration work had been completed.
Waste not want not
According to recent research published by Greener Scotland, Scots produce 389,000 tonnes of food and drink waste every year, costing the Scottish public £1billion.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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