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Dons help out former player
ABERDEEN Football Club and mobility specialists Able Care have combined to help former Dons defender Jim Walker become mobilised again after having part of his right leg amputated last year.
SNP blow as councillor joins Liberal Democrats
The SNP group on Aberdeenshire Council has suffered a major blow with the defection of a leading figure to the Liberal Democrats.
Garioch gears up for Christian Aid Week
CHRISTIAN Aid is a charity which works in 48 countries, with people of all faiths and none, and next week is Christian Aid Week.
Council shortlisted in Transport Awards
ABERDEENSHIRE Council has been shortlisted in three categories at the Transport Awards.
Salmond praises science lab
FiRST Minister Alex Salmond visited Meldrum Academy on Monday to show his support for the Lab in a Lorry science initiative.
Sport
Inverurie lift cup at Pittodrie
LAST Thursday saw a return of community football cup finals to Pittodrie as part of a plan by Aberdeen Football Club to have more community engagement, and Inverurie Academy 14s faced Harlaw Academy in the AFC Trophy in the first of a series that will see the Dons stadium become a field of dreams for many young players. Other amateur and juvenile cup finals will be hosted there over the coming weeks.
Success for GASC in Edinburgh
APRIL saw a small team of 12 Garioch Amateur Swimming Club swimmers returning to the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh to compete in the 2013 British Gas Scottish National Age Groups Championship.
Double joy for Colony Park Juniors
IN a hard fought match at Borough Briggs the home of Elgin City, Colony Park picked up their second trophy of the season when they defeated Buckie Rovers 1-0 in the final of the Elginshire Refrigeration Cup. On a fine afternoon in Elgin a good crowd turned out to support both teams.
Locos prepare for final flourish
THE defeat by Cove on Saturday was certainly deflating, but the game is done and dusted. Now the focus for Inverurie Locos is on getting back on the rails and ready for this Saturday’s League Cup Final with Keith at Princess Royal Park.
Rampant Cove hit five past Locos
IT was the worst possible last home outing of the season for Inverurie Locos as Cove Rangers went out and made it a twelve goal League aggregate win over them this season with a 5-0 win. A game that both sides were supposed to be approaching with huge desire, one whose players were looking to secure League Cup Final places, the other needing to keep the heat on title favourites Formartine United. Only one team turned up!
Lochter Summer Series off to sunny start
THE bank holiday weekend weather certainly was an improvement on what has gone before with much more pleasant temperatures and a fair bit of sunshine. Lochter Activity Centre and Fishery was buzzing with activity and it was great to see lots of young anglers being shown the ropes by dads and grandas and then successfully catching their tea on the all methods pools. These are the people who will keep the sport alive and must be encouraged.
Lifestyle
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
Kintore Rotary offer local funding
THE Rotary Club of Kintore are calling all groups and individuals in the Kintore and Kemnay area who may have project that could benefit from some much needed funding.
Postie bang on target with darts exhibition
LOCAL Postie and fundraiser Graham Watson held a Charity Darts Exhibition on Saturday, May 4, in the Royal British Legion Inverurie.
Community
Waste not want not
According to recent research published by Greener Scotland, Scots produce 389,000 tonnes of food and drink waste every year, costing the Scottish public £1billion.
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Weather for Inverurie
Monday 20 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Wind Speed: 13 mph
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