We have to inform everyone that this website will close on February 12th 2022. This is due to the lack of volunteers to run and update the site and also due to new apps being available. There is an alternative…
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
There will be Acts of Remembrance this Sunday 14th November at Alford War Memorial at 10.45am followed by further Acts of Remembrance at Tullynessle at 11.30am, and then at Keig at 12noon.
FAIRTRADE COFFEE MORNING
On Saturday, the 13th November, the Alford Fairtrade Group are holding a coffee morning and sale of fairtrade goods and cards at St Andrew’s church from 10 – 12noon.
Fire and Smoke Alarm Law Changes
Every home in Scotland must have interlinked fire alarms by February 2022. Interlinked means if one goes off, they all go off, so you will always hear an alarm wherever you are in your home. It is the property owner’s…
ALFORD VALLEY COMMUNITY RAILWAY
Alford Valley Community Railway is an exciting Community Project undertaking the restoration of Alford Station Building and narrowgauge railway. They are a volunteer organisation and have been awarded significant funding to achieve this. They are looking for a couple of…
Survey of Aberdeenshire Ranger Services
The Ranger Service are looking for feedback on how people view Aberdeenshire’s natural and cultural heritage and what parts of the service’s work are most important to people. They would also like to hear your thoughts on charging to deliver exclusive activity sessions…
Activities for Kids
Don’t miss out on Halloween Fun! As part of Live Life Aberdeenshire’s Tattie Holiday Fun, join professional storyteller Pauling Cordiner at Alford Ski Centre on Sunday 31st October. Booking is essential, for session 1 for children aged primary 1 –…
New School Meal Arrangements
Here are the latest arrangements concerning Free School Meals and the Scottish Child Bridging Payments. With effect from January 2022 universal free school meals will be expanded to include pupils in Primary 5. All pupils currently entitled to statutory free…
Now that the Dark Nights are Upon Us
Police Scotland are launching our annual national ‘After Dark’ campaign on Monday 11th October 2021. The campaign will run until Monday 25th October 2021 and is designed to raise awareness around home security. In particular we are reminding homeowners to…
Aberdeenshire Recycling Centre Survey
Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging every resident in the region to participate in a review of household recycling centres. The council is reviewing the protocols which are currently in place at its 15 sites including the booking system, the limit system…