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News
Pupils ask questions
MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Dennis Robertson, who had congratulated Old Rayne Primary School on attaining a fourth Green Flag award from the Eco-Schools Scotland Programme last November, fulfilled the promise he made to teachers and pupils and visited the school last week week.
Learn butcher craft
Anyone interested in butchery will have an opportunity to learn something about the craft in a series of masterclasses.
Entries sought for short story competition
PEOPLE with a passion for writing about the North-east are being invited to put pen to paper in their native tongue for a short story competition.
Council defends record on evictions following charity criticism
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL have reacted to accusations by Homelessness charity Shelter that they are failing to reduce the number of evictions from council-owned property.
Air links concern
GORDON MP Malcolm Bruce has urged the Prime Minister to give an assurance that the future of Aberdeen’s air links will not be threatened as a result of the sale of BMI to the British Airways group.
Sport
Good mid-winter sport at Lochter Fishery
THE continuing colder weather has finally settled the fish to their normal depth and feeding habits associated with the time of year. As a result good sport has been had by those who have adapted to the conditions at Lochter Fishery, Oldmeldrum.
Nominate now for Sports Awards
ABERDEENSHIRE Sports Council are delighted to announce that they are hosting their 2011 Sports Awards Evening on Friday, March 23, at The Venue, Garioch Sports Centre, Inverurie.
League Cup draw made at Harlaw Park
THE first ever Breedon Aggregates sponsored Highland League Cup draw, drawn at Harlaw Park Inverurie on Tuesday afternoon, produced some notable ties, starting in the first round where both of last season’s finalists have been handed away trips.
Girls make the grade
FOUR gymnasts from Garioch Gymnastics Club, based at the Garioch Community Centre in Inverurie, were recently successful in gaining a place in Scottish National squads. Selection into the squads was based on excellent competition results from 2011.
Locos pay the penalty
FOR the second league game away from home in a row Inverurie Locos were the better side against another of the the teams hotly tipped to finish in the top two positions in the table but they came out of the games pointless, and any slim hopes of an Inverurie challenge looks to have gone.
Lifestyle
Theatre group’s appeal for props
An INVERURIE-BASED drama group has launched an appeal for help in locating props for this year’s production.
The Renard Ensemble
THE Renard Ensemble; Emily Andrews, flute; Katy Ayling, clarinet; Howard Dann, French bassoon, will be appearing at the Tunnell Trust Concert in the Victory Hall, Aboyne on Sunday, February 12, at 3pm.
Historic Keith Hall paintings expected to fetch more than £50,000 at London auction
ARTWORK from a historic Aberdeenshire building could fetch more than £50,000 when it goes under the hammer at one of the world’s largest auctioneers later this month.
A work of art in line for Kemnay
A NEW housing development in Kemnay will feature the work of a leading visual artist.
Kintore stables are nominated for top award
A KINTORE stables have been put forward by the British Horse Society for a leading accolade.
Community
New member admitted to Garioch Probus Club
PRESIDENT George Cadenhead welcomed members to the latest meeting of Garioch Probus Club. Ranald Allan was admitted to club membership and was then introduced by member Eric Rae as guest speaker.
Kemnay hallkeeper calls it a day after 18 years’ service
THE HALLKEEPER in Kemnay for nearly twenty years has called it a day.
Christmas lights display in focus
Plans to provide a Christmas lights display in Inverurie this year are moving forward.
Success in the Andes
A KINTORE man has returned home after successfully completing a gruelling climb in the Andes.
Young philantropists
Inverurie Academy S3 pupils have been working on a Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) as part of their Curriculum for Excellence.
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Weather for Inverurie
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -2 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
