Foggie Gossip February 2006 - Aberchirder News

Carol Andrew and Graham Groundwater held a joint 40th birthday party in Aberchirder Bowling Club and asked relatives and friends to make donations to local causes in lieu of presents. The result was that £300 was donated to the Curriculum Support Unit (CSU) at Banff Academy, £150 to the the CSU at Banff Primary School and £150 to the Child Development Team at Turriff.

Pictured above at the presentation to Banff Academy CSU are front (from left): Mark Groundwater and Bronwyn Andrew, the son and daughter of those celebrating their 40th birthdays and CSU representatives Kayleigh Devlin and Ashley Irvine. Fellow pupils are seen behind, looking on.

Foggie Boys
Picture courtesy of Andy Taylor

Foggie Boys Primary 1,2,3 football squad are pictured sporting new waterproof jackets thanks to the generosity of two of the parents. This is to compensate for the disappointment after the sudden withdrawal of their strip by a former sponsor.

Back from left: Liam McNamee, Michael Brown, Robert Fowlie, Liam Michie, Ewan Duncan and Stuart McNamee.
Middle: Corbyn Wilson, Patrick Wilson, Ryan Robertson, Nathan Ross, Murray Inglis, Alexander Bowie.
Front: Shaun Morrison, Liam MacKintosh, Robert Auchnie, Scott Duguid, and Aiden Stewart.
Coaches are Billy Forrest and Darren Michie.

Fiona, Stephen & Lucy

Lucy Forrest

Lucy

Proud parents, Fiona and Stephen Forrest, with their daughter Lucy who was born in Doctor Gray's Hospital, Elgin on
26th January, 2006 weighing 7lbs ¹/₂ oz.

The picture was taken in Banff Hospital where Fiona and Lucy spent a couple of days before returning home to Glenview, Aberchirder. We send our congratulations and best wishes to all the family.


Marjory Brown, who has been the Chemist in Aberchirder for 14 years has called it a day. She is seen here with members of staff after having been presented with a bouquet and gifts. From left: Gillian Shearer, Arlene Milne, Ashley Clark, Marjory Brown, Maureen Calder, Helen Paterson, Caroline Simpson and locum Alison Bartlett.
After serving as a locum in and around Aberdeenshire for a number of years, Marjory came to Aberchirder and took over the Chemist, Post Office and newsagents shop at 55 Main Street. Marjory is retiring to Largie near Insch where some of her family farm. Her husband David continues to run his Accountant's business in Huntly.
Sam Melrose, owner (right) with manager Sandra McCulloch	ABERCHIRDER PHARMACY From 6th February, the business will be in the hands of the new owner Samantha Melrose (right of picture) and it will be renamed Aberchirder Pharmacy. Sam already has a pharmacy in Peterhead and therefore she will not be present in Aberchirder at all times. The new resident pharmacist, Sandra McCulloch (left of picture), will manage the shop in Sam's absence. There will be no changes to the services currently provided but refurbishment of the entire shop is proposed and plans are already well advanced. Part of the adjoining house will be taken into the shop premises, a consulting room provided, a new dispensary created and a complete refit of the shop will all take place as soon as practicable.

The organisers assure us there will be

"Nae Speeches - Just plain dancin' and food"

Tickets £8 available from
Bill Legge or Les Chalmers

Jiggin'

Dancing to the great sound of Ally Thompson

A presentation of money will take place at about 10 pm for a very good cause.

	*NEW MEMBERS MADE VERY WELCOME* *First Session FREE* For further details, contact: Chairperson Jayne Michie 01466 780959 or Secretary Heather Campbell 01466 781022 Pictures courtesy of Mary Turner (Playgroup Leader)

PLAYGROUP EVENTS
	COFFEE MORNING Saturday 25th February 2006 at 10 am Marnoch Church Hall, Main Street, Aberchirder Come along and enjoy the chat.
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An outing to Macduff Aquarium for both Playgroup and Toddlers is to take place on Wednesday 14th June 2006. The visit includes a guided tour and a puppet show.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT
*A date for your diary* *Yes it's a long way off but after the success of last year's event, it is hoped this year it will be even bigger and better!*	Thursday 16th November 2006 at 7 - 9 pm Marnoch Church Hall, Main Street, Aberchirder Details are not yet finalised but stallholders previously included: Body Shop, Virgin Vie, Rhiannon Jewellery, Ragged Bears Learning Journey (kids books), Usbourne Books, Polly's Beads, PartyLite, The Pampered Chef, SeeSaw Childrens Clothing, Kiltshed Crafts Teas, soft drinks, raffle and more. Watch for further details