Aberchirder Coat-of-Arms

The Foggie Gossip
January 2010 Edition      

BROWN GIRLS IN BLUE

Abbie, Sophie & Millie Brown

Pictured recently are the family of Graham & Claire Brown, South Street, Aberchirder.
Centre is Sophie born 30 Sept 2007 with twins Abbie (left) and Millie (right) born 15 August 2008.

NEW FIRE ENGINE FOR ABERCHIRDER

Aberchirder Fire-fighters

Grampian Fire and Rescue Service

The crew of Aberchirder Fire-Station were delighted to take delivery of a replacement fire-engine on 14 December 2009.  The white Scania 94D 220 has been fitted with the latest in equipment and technology.

Sub-Officer in charge, Brian Henderson (second right) said the new vehicle, apparatus and communication systems will improve response times and assist in dealing with all situations which they are called upon to deal with.

The other fire-fighters are L-R: Peter Scott, Colin Gregor, Gavin Scott, Martin Allan, Michael Gray, Gordon Taylor and Barry Chalmers.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

In early December, Aberchirder Primary School pupils took part in a Christmas Concert.  Parents and friends saw junior pupils present the nativity story in full costume while the more senior classes entertained the audience by singing a selection of Christmas carols.

Pictures courtesy of Andy Taylor, Banff

Nativity
 
Nativity
 
Carol Singing

NEW ARRIVALS


 

GRACE CAROLINE THAIN

Born on 17th October 2009 at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin
weighing 7lbs 13ozs.

A daughter to Fiona and Gary Thain of Manderlea, Blacklaw, Alvah.

 

 

Grace Thain

Ramsay MacFarlane  


 

RAMSAY GRANT MacFARLANE

Born on 9th November 2009 at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
weighing 7lbs 12.5ozs.

A son to Gillian and Scott MacFarlane and a brother to Erin,
of New Aberdour.


Rocco

ROCCO WILLIS CHALMERS
Born on 7th January 2010 at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
weighing 6lbs 21/
4ozs

A son to Wendy Barrack and Scott Chalmers and a  little brother to Isla, seen sharing a sook below.

Rocco with big sister Isla

FOGGIE'S SEVERE WINTER SNOW

Many parts of the country experienced very heavy snowfalls and freezing conditions over a period of weeks from before Christmas.  Schools across Aberdeenshire were closed for the first week of the New Year term due to the difficult and treacherous conditions.

The Aberchirder area got more than its fair share of snow causing disruption to travel arrangements and people attempting to get to work.  Many elderly and infirm residents were unable to venture out of their houses due to the depth of snow and icy conditions.  Council workers and private contractors worked extremely hard to keep streets and pavements clear, often struggling against the elements.
 

Snow Mounds in The Square
Local Contractor Bill Legge Clearing Snow in The Square
 
Snow Mounds in The Square
Snow Mounds in The Square
 
Main Street
Main Street
 
Smith Crescent
Bill Legge Stockpiling Snow in Smith Crescent
 

View Towards West's Way
Cleared Roads Towards West's Way
 

Causewayend Crescent
Contractor Ken Barbour's Machine Clears Causewayend Crescent
 
Wellfield Terrace
Wellfield Terrace
 
South Street
South Street
 
Hector's Park
Big Boys Winter Toys - Snow Skimming in 'Hector's Park'
 
Marnoch Church
The Drive at Marnoch Parish Church
 
Evening View over Hector's Park
Evening View Over 'Hector's Park'
 
Wellfield Lane
Cottages on Wellfield Lane
 
Corskie Drive
Snowbound on Corskie Drive
 
Wellfield Terrace / Corskie Drive
Piled Snow at Corner of Wellfield Terrace and Corskie Drive
 
Chilly View
Looking Through Icicles Towards Glens of Foudland

NEW FUNERAL CHAPEL / RESTING ROOMS IN ABERCHIRDER

 

New Resting Rooms have almost been completed and will be ready for use from 16th January.

Peter Scott, Funeral Director, has converted a disused building within the grounds of Marnoch Parish Church, Main Street, Aberchirder. This much needed facility will be available for use as resting places or for small funeral services.

For further details, please contact:

Peter W Scott, Funeral Director
'Jalna', 199 North Street, Aberchirder
Tel: 01466 780216
Mobile: 07968723732
 


FOGGIE SECURES FUNDING TOWARDS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SQUARE

Close to £310,000 has been provided to twelve Aberdeenshire projects ranging from youth employment and environmental initiatives to village hall developments and building restoration works across the north-east.  The projects all received funding as part of Rural Aberdeenshire’s LEADER programme, which has approved 66 projects, with a total of £1.9 million awarded towards total project costs of £7.5 million.

Aberchirder & District Community Association's application for funding towards environmental improvements to The Square was approved and received an award of £29,295.  This award, combined with other funding schemes, means work can now begin on upgrades to Aberchirder’s Square. 

Bob Peden, Chairman of the Association, said: “For the last thirteen years the Community Association has worked to provide Aberchirder with improved facilities and a pleasant environment.  Three years ago a community consultation produced a Community Plan which showed that the top issue for local people was still, as in 1997, the shabby state of the Square.  Further consultations led to plans to return the area around the Auchinachie Fountain to its former role as an attractive meeting place, which hopefully would act as a stimulus to owners of rundown private properties in the Square and elsewhere in village to improve their appearance.  Of the total estimated cost of nearly £84,000 for the improvement works, Aberdeenshire Council has pledged £50,000 and the Association just over £4,400".

Sketch showing The Square improvements

Aberchirder & District Community Association are grateful to Aberdeenshire Council for recognising that improving the Square was top priority in the Community Action Plan and allocating money in its budgets to form the basis of the LEADER application.

The contract has been awarded to Highland Stoneways, with completion aimed to be by the end of March.  The start date will depend on weather conditions.

TRAFFIC ISSUES IN ABERCHIRDER

Aberdeenshire Council is to carry out a review of traffic in Aberchirder.

If you have any comments or suggestions to make, please pass them to Bob Peden (Tel: 780277) who will forward them to the appropriate office.

DEADLINE TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY
 

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