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Make a splash as pool opens for season
Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool will open for the summer season this Saturday (May 25) with a weekend of splashy fun for everyone.
Town marina could bring in £250,000
Stonehaven Town Partnership are set to carry out investigations into the possiblity of developing a marina in the town’s harbour.
Stonehaven woman says ‘don’t forget about Conan’
The discovery in a Stonehaven street of an emaciated dog has prompted a local resident to issue a plea to locals to dig deep and donate to the SSPCA.
Warning over charity collectors
A warning has been issued by Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards to residents to make them aware of suspicious charity collectors working in the area.
Chance to research family
Aberdeenshire Council is offering library members the chance to research their family tree with Ancestry Library Edition.
Concerns over consultation
Portlethen is a three-school town, and any consultation should reflect that - this is the clear message from local residents and councillors.
Sport
Stoney Girls in action
The Stonehaven Youth girls under 15 played in two matches in the last week. Unfortunately the girls lots out on both ocassions but they played well and showed some real skill on the pitch.
Galaxy seal second place in league
Fordoun have endured their worst run of the season in recent weeks which has seen them dumped out of two cup competitions and play host to Golf Inn as they sealed the league title.
Lathallan School’s Rugby Sevens
Lathallan School, Johnshaven, welcomed hundreds to people to its Rugby Sevens in April 2011 and 2012 and a thrilling day of competitive rugby was enjoyed by all who attended last Saturday’s event for this year.
Lifestyle
‘Nuns on the Run’ beat the competition in raft race
Torrential rain on Saturday and high water conditions threatened to call off last weekend’s Marykirk Raft Race, but the coastguard deemed conditions safe on Sunday and the day turned out to be warm and sunny.
Bloody Marys say ‘Relight my campfire!’
Aberdeen’s first and favourite tribute act The Bloody Marys return to the Lemon Tree with a new annual show, The Bloody Marys Summer Camp.
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.
Newtonhill youngster a step closer to dream
A Portlethen Academy pupil has been accepted for this year’s Scottish Youth Theatre’s Summer Production and Learning Programme.
Mearns gala season kicks off
THE first annual Mearns gala of the 2013 calendar kicks off this weekend in Auchenblae with events beginning on Sunday (May 19).
Community
Update on flood protection scheme
Councillors on Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee welcomed an update on work towards a Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme.
Marykirk raft race makes a splash
The 2013 Marykirk raft race was left in doubt as torrential rain and high water conditions threatened the annual event, which raises money for various charities.
Harbour marina plan floated
Investigations are to be carried out into the possibility of opening a multi million pound marina in Stonehaven Harbour.
‘Nuns on the Run’ beat the competition in raft race
Torrential rain on Saturday and high water conditions threatened to call off last weekend’s Marykirk Raft Race, but the coastguard deemed conditions safe on Sunday and the day turned out to be warm and sunny.
Article provides answers for Museum
Following a story in last week’s Mearns Leader (May 10) appealing for information on a sock-knitting machine in the Maggie Law Maritime Museum, there has been a tremendous response.
Help needed with museum find puzzle
The Maggie Law Maritime Museum is looking for information on some equipment they found during refurbishment.
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Weather for Stonehaven
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
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