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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.

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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.

MACBI SOD CUTTING (Neil Willox Photography): MACBI Chairman Norman Smith (center) cuts the first sod on the new community center with L-R: John Pascoe (MACBI Director), Willie McWhirr (ex MACBI chairman), Julie Anderson (MACBI Director), Alan Burns (MACBI Director), David Barron (Macbi Dirrector).

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.

MACBI SOD CUTTING (Neil Willox Photography): MACBI Chairman Norman Smith (center) cuts the first sod on the new community center with L-R: John Pascoe (MACBI Director), Willie McWhirr (ex MACBI chairman), Julie Anderson (MACBI Director), Alan Burns (MACBI Director), David Barron (Macbi Dirrector).

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.

Barbara, Betty and Anne enjoying the Spring Buffet

Spring Buffet held at Roanheads Sheltered Housing

Roanheads Sheltered Housing held their Spring Buffet recently.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Aikey Brae near Old Deer

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.

Longhaven Playpark (Neil Willox Photography): Alex Salmond MSP cuts the ribbon on the newly refurbished Longhaven Playpark with Emma Pirrie (9), Jaye Smith (11), Scott Smith (7).

First Minister opens Longhaven Playpark

First Minister Alex Salmond officially opened Longhaven Playpark on Saturday, April 27 after regeneration work had been completed.

Longhaven Playpark (Neil Willox Photography): Alex Salmond MSP cuts the ribbon on the newly refurbished Longhaven Playpark with Emma Pirrie (9), Jaye Smith (11), Scott Smith (7).

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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