Laurencekirk Community Services – what do you think?

Dec 19, 2012 | Laurencekirk

Community services may be changing in Laurencekirk. What local and community services do you use? Who do you think should run them? And what services would you like Laurencekirk to have in the future? Villages in Control are asking the people of Laurencekirk, via a...

Mearns Sport Centre Xmas Opening Times

Dec 11, 2012 | Notices

Aberdeenshire council have posted the opening times for Mearns Sports centre over the festive period.  It covers 24th December to 3rd January, inclusive. You can see the times here: Mearns Sports Centre  

Laurencekirk Coffee Shop opens

Dec 4, 2012 | Laurencekirk

Laurencekirk’s newest coffee shop, Hugo’s, has opened for business at 63 High Street. It’s a joint venture between well-known business people Linda & Mark Farqharson of Marlin Enterprizes and Karen & Andy Ogilvie of Mearns Hardware. The...

New Bygone page

Nov 30, 2012 | AB30

We have a new page on the website where you can show your vintage AB30 photos. Whether an old school photo, a scenic view or a photo of life as it used to be, we’d love to share it. Click Here for the Bygone photos page.  

Happy St. Andrew’s Day

Nov 30, 2012 | AB30

It’s 30th November and so the feast day of Scotland’s patron saint. For those of you taking part in a celebration, may it be most enjoyable! If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of the day, you can discover them at the St. Andrew Society website...

Flu Jabs at Christmas Event

Nov 28, 2012 | Notices

During the Laurencekirk Christmas late night shopping event, flu jabs will be available at Charles Michie Chemists, 24 High Street. Aimed at those who don’t qualify for free flu jabs, but may want or need them as a precaution, for example if they are carers. The...

Jill Fotheringham’s Junction Petition

Nov 27, 2012 | AB30

We have just heard that Jill Fotheringham’s Petition on the need for a graded junction at the A90/Montrose road junction is being passed to the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Committee. This is a huge achievement for Jill and her supporters and...

Directories coming soon

Nov 26, 2012 | AB30

The building of our directories for local businesses and clubs & groups will be getting underway soon.  We hope that they’ll become an invaluable resource for the people of the Mearns, and give a boost to the businesses and groups listed. Stay tuned for more...

Laurencekirk needs a Christmas tree!

Nov 26, 2012 | Laurencekirk

*UPDATE* We now have a big tree! Thanks to all who offered suggestions here and on Facebook. The village tree is due to be in place outside the Masonic Hall by 1st Dec, but organisers can’t source a tree big enough. If you can help, or know of anyone who can,...

Better Internet coming soon!

Nov 26, 2012 | AB30

This Friday sees Laurencekirk phone exchange upgraded to ADSL2 – so we’ll be getting 2-3 faster internet! (thanks David Clark for that great piece of news)
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