News
New administration takes over Aberdeenshire Council
A new administration took charge of Aberdeenshire Council for the first time on Thursday.
No to Alliance grouping
Mearns Independent Councillor Dave Stewart has explained why he gave an emphatic no to requests to join the Conservative, Lib-Dem, Independent Alliance which, at the time of writing, was poised to take control of Aberdeenshire Council.
Police concern over young drivers
Grampian Police have expressed serious concern over the actions of several young drivers over last weekend.
Question must be fair
Sir Robert Smith MP has spoken out after a cross-party group of MPs announced that the SNP’s proposed question for the independence referendum was biased in favour of independence.
Trains back in action
Train services between Aberdeen and Stonehaven resumed this morning after the derailment of a freight train in Aberdeen on Wednesday evening.
Sport
Hive hammer rivals Culter
Stonehaven kicked off last Tuesday night’s Superleague fixture at home to Culter. The away team started the brighter and created the first real chance but fortunately Sievwright could only head over the bar from good position. It was the Hive who took the lead with 12 minutes on the clock and it was former Culter forward Martin Shand whose deflected shot looped over McIntosh in the Culter goal giving him no chance after the visitors failed to clear their lines.
Clippers do well in the wind
Bervie Caley Clippers started this match with a full squad against probably one of the best teams they have played this season.
Micros shine in the sunshine
The youngest members of the Mackie Rugby Club, the Micros, traveled to Inverurie on Sunday to take part in a tournament involving twelve teams and six clubs. For many of the players taking part this was their first experience of “real” games, and despite some initial nervousness the Mackie youngsters rose to the occasion with both squads performing very well indeed.
Firsts win again
Sunshine, warmth and a neat hard track welcomed the Grammar opening batsmen to take on Thistle 1st X1, after Thistle skipper Milroy won the toss.
Lifestyle
Allo Allo tribute to Margaret
Earlier this year Ury Players were saddened by the death of stalwart member, Margaret Waldie.
Talk on Homeopathy
Members of the Stonehaven and District Probus Club were treated to a fascinating and thought provoking talk given by classical Homeopathy practitioner, Mrs Heather Knowles, at their last meeting.
Spring Concert
Stonehaven and District Choral Society will stage their Spring Concert, entitled Shapes of Sea, in St James’ Church today (Sunday).
Spring Gardens Competition Picture gallery
The winners of the Stonehaven Horticultural Society Spring Garden Competition have been announced and were presented with their prizes last week.
Community
Care services support
Aberdeenshire Council is holding events to provide information to residents about self directed support and what it means for those receiving care services or caring for someone or who may be eligible for services.
Men Befrienders wanted
Unfortunately for Kincardine and Deeside Befriending it is not ‘raining men’ at the moment in so far as they have very few men interested in becoming a Befriender.
Bervie’s Got Talent
Bervie Parish Church, Inverbervie, came alive on Saturday with a creative feast of poetry and photography nestling amid a beautiful flower festival.
Policing your community
In April a local policing team was put in place to cover the Kincardine and Mearns area. The three officers involved have been out and about getting to know their communitites. They have sent this correspondence to us to let you know a bit about them and what they do.
Talk on Homeopathy
Members of the Stonehaven and District Probus Club were treated to a fascinating and thought provoking talk given by classical Homeopathy practitioner, Mrs Heather Knowles, at their last meeting.
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Weather for Stonehaven
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 2 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: East
