Donside Piper and Herald - Community Feed

Tiny Donside hall re-opened with a song

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:07 GMT

The tiny population of a Donside village turned out to celebrate the re-opening of their Victorian public hall after three months work.

Don trust starts volunteer restoration plan

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:41 GMT

A Donside conservation society has joined forces with an oil company to launch a new river restoration project.

‘Amazed’ Durris resident spots pine marten on wall

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:25 GMT

A Deeside woman has told the Piper of her amazement at spotting one of Scotland’s rarest carnivores sat in her back garden.

Torphins concert rocks

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:21:36 GMT

There was much rock and rolling in Torphins as around 25 young people treated their family and friends to a concert at the Community Hall.

Alford church coffee evening

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:36 GMT

Howe Trinity church will be holding a coffee evening for Christian Aid at the Church Hall on Monday, May 27 at 7.30 pm.

Deeside bridge given upgrade

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:13:35 GMT

A bridge overlooking one of Deeside’s most picturesque scenes has undergone a major upgrade.

Banchory West Church completes Christians Against poverty course

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:31:39 GMT

“Blessed are the poor” was the cry as a Deeside church completed its course helping people in the art of saving money and making better financial decisions.

Every dog has his day at Crathes show

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:39:56 GMT

Every dog has his day at Crathes recently as, in blustery conditions, Deeside Rugby held their Fourth Annual Weekend of car boot sales, steam engine displays and for the first time the “Crathes Crufts” Dog Show.

Donside public hall renovated

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:44:01 GMT

A community hall in one of Donside’s smallest village’s has undergone renovation.

£11,000 raised in Scouts jumble sale

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:43:37 GMT

Banchory Scouts held a very successful jumble sale recently raising nearly £11,000 for good causes.

All aboard for open top bus trips around Deeside

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:46:57 GMT

Stagecoach Bluebird have launched a new open-top bus route in Deeside for the summer season.

Adam discovers what’s in a name

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:53:28 GMT

A new book published by ‘Mr Cairngorms’, Dr. Adam Watson, looks into some of familiar and not-so-familiar place names around the North east.

SHILOH hour

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:24 GMT

The Redeemed Christian Church of God will be holding a SHILOH on the last Saturday of every month between 1pm and 2pm.

Vet Leanne ‘moo’ves up to partner post

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:18 GMT

A former Banchory Academy pupil has moved up to become a partner at a Deeside veterinary practice.

Tasty treats sold for good cause

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:41:57 GMT

Tasty treats sold at Ballater Primary school raised over £200 for a good cause recently.

Youth group pays visit to Holyrood

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:02:07 GMT

Banchory Youth Forum members paid a visit to the Scottish Parliament to got a chance to see Alex Salmond under the spotlight at First Minister’s Questions.

Lunch date for charity

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:10:36 GMT

A charity lunch was held at Banchory Guide Lodge recently to raise money and awareness for some of the world’s poorest people.