Young carers in Aberdeenshire – how you can help support them

CAIR Scotland and the Aberdeenshire Young Carers Service aim to help the Young Carers, aged 5 -18 years old, in our communities across Aberdeenshire achieve a good quality of life. We now offer a Befriending Service to support these Young Carers. Befriending is a...

Give us a sporting chance!

The community of the Howe o’ the Mearns can have an impact on the services and facilities we have locally. New legislation and funding encourage communities to develop their own community plans and to take on services previously delivered by local councils. We...

Aberdeenshire local development proposals published

Aberdeenshire Council have released details of their new Proposed Local Development Plan, and have invited public comments and representations. The plan lays out the council’s proposals for the future development, protection and use of land throughout the...

Help get the Den ready!

Auchenblae Parks Committee have announced their 2015 annual Den Work Day, and are appealing for lots of volunteers.  The day is held to get the Den ready for its summer season, with tasks such as weeding, spreading bark, repairs, washing and clearing brambles taken on...

The fate of the old Academy and its playing field

Last Thursday a large gathering of Aberdeenshire Council Officers gathered at the new campus to discuss the future of the old Academy site. Local councillors were supporting the retention of the former playing fields so that Mearns Academy can make use of it for rugby...

Auchenblae “Try Before you Buy” tennis evening coming up

Auchenblae Tennis Club are to hold an open evening for adults interested in playing tennis, whether beginner or experienced. Details on the poster below. To find out more please contact Carol O’Shea at shea.carol@btopenworld.com, or visit the group Facebook page...

Hugo’s Coffee Shop – job vacancies

Part Time Staff Required Must hold food hygiene certificate Various hours including Saturdays Please hand in CV to Hugo’s, 63 High Street, Laurencekirk or contact 01561 376271 for more details.  

Laurencekirk access to community facilities – survey

With the relocation of community facilities to the new school campus, Mearns Community Transport are trying to get an update on the local transport needs of the community in Laurencekirk. They would like to establish if there is scope to expand their fleet or explore...

Anyone for tennis at Auchenblae?

Auchenblae Tennis Club are keen to hear from adults and children of all abilities who would like to learn and play tennis. Details on the poster below. Click to contact: lindsayshaw467@btinternet.com or visit the club page on Facebook.  
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