The Foggie Gossip

September/October 2008 Edition 

6th August 2008

Milo Marnan Heggie-Milne was born at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, weighing 8lb 6oz.

Parents Colin Heggie and Sarah Milne now reside in Edinburgh.

Colin, formerly of Main Street, Aberchirder, moved to Edinburgh after gaining a degree in Photography at the University of  Sunderland.  He now works as a freelance graphic designer primarily in the newspaper and magazine industry, and has just designed next year's Aberdeen F.C. annual and calendar.

Sarah Milne, is formerly of Whitehills and granddaughter of Mrs L.  Anderson, Causewayend Crescent, Aberchirder. After graduating from Edinburgh University with a degree in English Language, Sarah is now is a freelance journalist and also works in public relations and marketing.
 

Fiona Morrison and Gary Thain, both of Manderlea, Alvah, were married at Duff House, Banff, on 27th September 2008.

Fiona, originally from West Rothen, Cornhill, then Sheriffseat, Blacklaw, is a Community Support Worker.  Gary has his own fencing contractor's business. The couple hope to build a new house at Culvie.

Catering at Duff House was by Jenny Durno, Aberchirder, and after their meal, the wedding party was transported in a decorated trailer, pulled by a tractor, to their evening reception which was held in the Banff Springs Hotel.
 

Winners of Keith Gala, August 2008

FOGGIE BOYS

Primary 6 & 7 Football

Coach:  Billy Forrest (rear)

Back Row:  Murray Inglis, Patrick Donohue, Patrick Wilson, Nathan Ross, Alex Bowie

Front Row:  Kieran Brooks, Jay Inglis, Ross Adam

During September, repairs were carried out to the roof of the bell tower on Marnoch Parish Church (1842) in Main Street, Aberchirder.
The original ogival lead roof has now been replaced with fibreglass which bears little difference visually.

The youth drop-in centre opened again in early September following refurbishment works.  The centre, part of Marnoch Church Hall in Main Street, offers a safe and comfortable environment for young people to meet and have fun.  A grant from Aberdeenshire Council has helped towards redecoration and new equipment including a table tennis table, new seating, a better music system and TV.  The centre is hoping shortly to have improved kitchen facilities to provide teas, coffee and snacks.  Adults are always present to offer advice or to help with any issues or concerns the teenagers may have.

The drop-in is open to 12-18 year olds on Friday evenings at 7.30pm

Banff photographer, Pamela Gronkowski's first public exhibition, held in Marnoch Church Hall on 21st September, was hailed a great success, both by Pamela and the many visitors who attended. Exhibits included local landscapes as well as many portraits and motorsport images from her brother Jordan's racing team.  Wine and cheese was offered to visitors while they perused the images on display and chatted with Pamela.

Ian operated his own businesses for 14 years in Aberchirder, both as an undertaker and owner of a taxi business, then 3 years ago he went to work for Eric P Massie in Inverurie and Huntly.  He is looking forward to providing a service in Huntly and surrounding area, and hopes to continue being part of the Aberchirder community.  Ian is married with two children.

Over 200 primary school pupils from Aberchirder, Banff, Macduff, Whitehills, Portsoy, Bracoden and Fordyce, attended a rugby coaching and seven-a-side tourney at Duff House playing fields under the guidance of two Scottish rugby stars, Mike Adamson and Colin Shaw of Glasgow Wanderers.

Winners of the tournament was the Aberchirder Primary team, having beaten a squad from Macduff in the final.  Their prize is a trip to see Scotland play Canada in Aberdeen on November 22.

Picture courtesy of Andy Taylor, Banff

Pictured in front are the Aberchirder squad with their supporters behind.  On left is Active Schools Co-ordinator Susan Mackintosh who organised the event, and second left Banff Rugby Club Development Officer Stewart Ross (formerly of Aberchirder) who is leaving to work in the Angus area.  He was presented with a statuette and certificate.

Difficulty Getting to the Library?

Aberchirder Library is starting a "Books on Legs" service for the elderly and housebound in the village.

Staff will arrange to deliver and collect any library books from folks' homes in the village if they are unable to get to the library for whatever reason - e.g. illness, bad weather etc.  There will be no charge for this service.

Anyone living outside the village can contact the library for details of the mobile service routes and timetables.

To request this service, 'phone the library on 780607 during opening hours, or leave a message on the answerphone with your name and number and staff will get back to you A.S.A.P.

Notice of Election

Nominations are sought for membership of the Aberchirder and Marnoch Community Council.  Nomination papers are available from Aberchirder Library and Aberchirder Post Office and must be returned to Cllr I Gray at 'Quinelan', 6 Marine Terrace, Portsoy, AB45 2PN between 2nd and 16th November.

In the event that the number of candidates exceeds the number of places on the Community Council, elections will be held on a date and at a place to be further advertised.

(signed) I Gray, Returning Officer

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