Marie Curie event success

The Marie Curie Coffee Morning held in the Dickson Hall, Laurencekirk on 29th June was well attended and a great success for the organising committee. Our photo shows some of the attendees enjoying the stalls and refreshments. Click to enlarge.

Business Club says Goodbye to Michie’s Janet

Laurencekirk Business Club said goodbye to its longest serving member tonight, Janet Buxton. Janet, who has been pharmacist at Michies the Chemist for almost 36 years, retires in a couple of weeks. Club chairperson Linda Farquharson presented Janet with a necklace and...

Saving Mearns Community Centre – Update

Laurencekirk Villages in Control have been granted permission to proceed to the second stage in their application, in their efforts to save Mearns Community Centre from the axe. When the new academy was planned Councillors had agreed to fund the community part of the...

Howe o’ the Mearns Heritage Club visit Allardice Castle

This week saw Club members visit one of the hidden gems of the Mearns. Saved from ruin forty years ago by Bill Cowie and his family, the Castle has been their home and a work in progress ever since. Members were full of admiration for their dedication and efforts to...

Country Dancers explore Logie

The Country Dance group led by Gladys Lumgair don heavier footwear at the end of the winter and keep fit by exploring the local countryside. Two weeks ago they enjoyed a guided tour of the RSPB Reserve at Fowlsheugh near Catterline, coming face to face with some of...

Green fingers needed for Laurencekirk Railway station!

The garden group of Mearns and Coastal Healthy Living Network is an active social group for older people living in the community (over 60’s). The group have been maintaining the whisky barrel planters at Laurencekirk train station under First Scotrail’s “Adopt a train...

Free cake at coffee shop garden launch!

Hugo’s coffee shop in Laurencekirk are celebrating 6 months in business with the opening of their garden area this weekend. The area has been decked out in garden tables, parasols and kiddie benches, perfect for the sunny weather. The garden is open today,...

Business Club launch Bonfire Night Sponsorships

Laurencekirk Business Club, who recently announced they were bringing back Bonfire Night to the village, have launched a sponsorship plan for the event. Local businesses who sponsor a firework will have their business advertised on the night – a great way to...
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