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Autumn brings...

As some of you will know I love autumn! Especially if we get to indulge in an Indian summer - bliss. But, just in case, the weather turns almighty on us then you can pop along to the Art Fair at the Music Hall on the weekend of 05-07 September. Or why not try the new recipe from the Fourmile - yum.

It is the start of the evening classes this month - plenty on offer from trying a new language, learning a new musical instrument, a new craft skill, keep-fit, and plenty more - along with my favourite dancing!

I have been successful in losing quite a lot of weight these last few months and you can read what I did on page 15 or on my blog on the website. Nothing unique, but the results have been amazing.

Kippie Lodge is offering a 45 minute mini facial for only £30. Why not treat your holiday skin today? Looking for a new job in the hair industry? Then West with Style is looking for new stylists to join their team.

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I am going to mention the “C” word as we only have two more issues to help spread your good cheer - see the deadlines below.

In the meantime, why not re-fill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

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A944 Bus Stop

The new westbound bus stop opposite Prime Four is very inconvenient for residents in south Kingswells, particularly the elderly. The Community Council sent a deputation to a meeting of Aberdeen City Council to argue the case strongly for reinstating the westbound bus stop opposite Kingswells Church. We regret that the Council flatly rejected this request and we believe that the decision was political. There remains the possibility of a new bus stop being created near to the Five Mile Garage to serve residents on the south side of the A944.

Primary School

We are absolutely dismayed that Aberdeen City Council planners have approved an increased number of houses to be built at West Huxterstone. KCC strongly requested last year that the development be phased to enable the primary school to accommodate the additional children. However, this request was ignored. City planners argued that the roll was going to exceed the school’s capacity anyway, so they might as well grant approval. There are now bound to be real pressures within the school and even the possibility that some children will be bussed to other schools outwith the area. This is completely unacceptable, especially after KCC had warned the Council what was likely to happen. We hope that potential buyers of new homes at West Huxterstone will be made aware of the situation !

Fast Broadband

Fibre optic broadband should become available to Kingswells residents between July and October. We are told that residents served by green cabinets 11 and 13 can now apply to their broadband providers for an upgrade. Hopefully, this has worked out for those concerned and other cabinets will become “live” soon.

Signposts

We’re sure that residents will welcome the new wooden signposts that guide people along the various core paths in and around Kingswells. They were put up by Aberdeen Greenspace Trust and Aberdeen City Council with advice from KCC. It’s great to see so many people using the core paths now for walking, jogging and cycling.

Landscaping

We thank Drum Group for the new tree planting between Prime Four and the Kingswells roundabout. The area is already beginning to look much better. The field between the A944 and the Den Burn has reverted to a natural state and deer can occasionally be seen in it again. We need to press now for landscaping of the roundabout itself as it looks really boring.

At West 1, about 30% of the trees and shrubs planted by the developer are dead and need to be replaced. This has spoiled the surroundings for people living there. KCC informed the developer about this last year. The property managers have so far been unable to get the contractors to do the replanting. The spring planting season has already been missed. KCC intends to keep up the pressure until things are sorted.


Dog Bins

Some residents, including dog walkers, have told us that they’d like to see some more dog bins around Kingswells. Aberdeen City Council is reluctant to provide any more, but if we can make a strong case it might be possible. It could be possible to relocate some of the existing bins. Please let us know if you have any special requests. We are pleased that the new dog bin requested for Old Skene Road has finally got the go-ahead.

Japanese Knotweed

This is a notifiable and very invasive plant that has begun to take root in parts of Kingswells. It can spread quickly and is difficult to eradicate. It tends to grow along watercourses and can be seen, for example, along the Bucks Burn behind the doctors’ surgery. KCC has been pressing for action before it gets out of control. Please let us know if you spot any knotweed in your area.

(Please also read the separate article overleaf.)

Western Peripheral Route

Some of you may have attended the recent exhibitions staged by the AWPR team. We won’t know until after the contract is formally awarded this autumn which sections of the road will be worked on first or what disruption there will be to traffic. The construction of the massive Kingswells South junction on the A944 is likely to cause most disruption locally. At its nearest point, the AWPR will be about 300 metres from Kingswells. When first planned, the AWPR would have reduced traffic considerably on the C89 perimeter road round Kingswells. However, due to Council approval of the new entrance into Prime Four and the planned Newhills Expansion, this future reduction in traffic now looks less certain. The AWPR team has gone to considerable lengths to limit the road’s impact on the local environment and wildlife. Many new trees will be planted to help screen the road. The team says that the natural environment will have recovered significantly after about 15 years.

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KCC has objected to plans submitted by the developer for the first phase of building on the site of the current equestrian centre. We think that too many houses are being crammed in and there will be too little green space between them. We object in particular to the design of the flats and the dull appearance of some of the facing materials.

Community Council Membership

The Community Council has five vacant places and would welcome an intake of new blood and fresh ideas. The group is open to anyone living in Kingswells who is interested in issues that affect our area. We have tried very hard over the last ten years to improve our local community and serve the needs of residents. We keep people informed about what is going on locally, consult them when big issues come up, and work with other agencies to help improve local services. We are keen to continue and extend our work into the future.

Joining the group doesn’t have to take up too much of your free time. You don’t need any previous experience and you can decide how much time you want to spend on community council work. Anyone who is interested in joining or would like to find out more should visit our website at

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An invasion of non-native plant species across Aberdeenshire, and how best to tackle the problem, was the subject of a recent multi-agency workshop.

Aberdeenshire Council hosted the workshop for government agencies, river trusts, community councils, landowners and volunteers to look at what work is already being done to control problem plants.

Local people are now being urged to help in the fight against invasive non-native species (INNS) which have been introduced deliberately or accidentally to the north-east, well outside their natural geographic range.

Plants like Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam become established in the local environment and can spread rapidly at the expense of native habitat and at substantial financial cost to us all.

More than 50 people attended the workshop which provided an opportunity to review efforts to tackle invasive species, much of which is carried out by volunteers.

With much more work to be done to tackle the enormous challenge, keeping volunteers motivated is a key challenge and communities across Aberdeenshire are being urged to help stamp out these species before the problem gets any bigger.

Chair of the council’s Infrastructure Services Committee, Councillor Peter Argyle, said: “This is a big problem which affects us all and costs us all money. Aberdeenshire Council and other organisations simply cannot deal with this alone.

“If you want to be a good citizen and do something that really will make a practical difference – take part in some or all of the five actions listed below. Together we really can help.”

Three key INNS are affecting land in Aberdeenshire:

Giant hogweed – Can grow to over 3m tall and is seen on many Aberdeenshire river banks. The sap contains a toxic chemical

which causes blistering of the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. The hogweed forms dense stands, shading out native plants, blocking riverside footpaths and exposing river banks to erosion when it dies back in the winter.

Japanese knotweed – A tall species with bamboo-like stems, which was originally introduced as an ornamental

plant. It is now found on river banks, waste ground, roadside verges and some gardens. Able to grow from a tiny fragment of root, the plant spreads easily in soil and extensive roots can penetrate roads, paths and even concrete causing structural damage and shading out native plants. Its destructive nature means its presence close to properties can affect the ability of homeowners to sell or get a mortgage.

Himalayan balsam – This plant has attractive pink flowers and is popular with beekeepers, but forms dense stands along river banks where its seeds spread readily. It competes with native

plants and can result in erosion of river banks.

With INNS already firmly rooted in the Aberdeenshire area, dealing with these species is going to be a long-term task and the recent workshop focused on what needs to be done to take eradication work forward effectively.

There is much that local people can do to help tackle this serious problem. Here are a few practical tips which can help:

» Learn to recognise these species – good identification guides are available online: http://www.nonnativespecies. org/factsheet/index.cfm

» Help put together a more accurate picture of where these plants are growing by sending in a record of any you see, in town or the countryside, to the Local Biological Record Centre: http://www.nesbrec.org.uk/

» Join the conservation volunteers who help organise work groups to control these pests: http://www.tcv.org.uk/ volunteering

» Join an environmental group working to tackle the issue in your local area, and if there isn’t one, get together with your friends and neighbours to set one up.

» Check your own garden or land for invasive species and prevent them spreading.

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We all know that home-cooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

No I haven’t turned cookery writer, but you can easily grow some of

those tasty and crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. They’ll come with easy cultivation instructions and before you know it you’ll have the beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stir-fry and also add a zing to salads and sandwiches.

And where would your Chinese meal be without that delicious Oriental veg, pak-choi. It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet (you can eat the thinnings too), then just pinch off the roots and pop the plants into the wok. Pak-choi also grows well in a container of multi-purpose compost.

Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout. What you’re after here aren’t the sprouts though, but the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and a touch of colour as well.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a British-bred Chinese variety with a superbly crunchy bright red-to-pink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour. Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Spring onions are another classic stir-fry component. You won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a super-young onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

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And finally, mushrooms will add a meaty texture to your home-grown vegetable stir-fry. Kits for growing both oyster and field mushrooms are available in many garden centres or by mail order. It’s not always easy to get right, I know, but the challenge is definitely worth it when you have exotic mushrooms growing in your cellar, garden frame, greenhouse, or shed.

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News from WestminsterWhilst summer holiday season may once again be upon us, I have been inundated with enquiries about constituents’ passport applications. You will be aware from the widespread media coverage of the story that the Passport Office is still wading its way through a huge backlog of applications, potentially placing people’s holiday or other plans in jeopardy.It is true to say that traditionally summer brings a rise in applications as people prepare for holidays. However, the Government’s decision to move processing of applications for British citizens living abroad from the Foreign Office to the Passport Office, and the closure of a whole host of regional offices (including Aberdeen), meant that the Agency left itself facing unprecedented demand with depleted resources. For example, Government figures show that staff numbers have reduced by over 600 since 2010. The effect of the Government’s decisions on passport processing was certainly foreseeable. This is something which the Government was warned about well in advance.Staff are working to reduce the backlog and the Home Secretary has announced special measures However, the Government has simply been forced into action as it has allowed a crisis to envelop the Passport Office, by its failure to act sooner. The Agency’s Chief Executive has already been called before MPs and provided assurances that the situation ‘is under control’. However, the contact which I had with constituents tells a different story.

Yours sincerelyFrank Doran MP Aberdeen North69 Dee Street, Aberdeen AB11 6EE, Tel: 01224 252 715, email: [email protected]

Aberdeen Mountain

Rescue Team is 50

Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion a number of events are being planned across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to give the public in Grampian an insight into the Team’s work in 2014 and to help raise vital funds for the charity.

On 11th September, Mark Beaumont, record-breaking long-distance Scottish cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author will give a talk, fresh from the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton relay. On 1st November there will be a fundraising ceilidh at the Hilton Treetops, Aberdeen, with dancing to Ceol Mhor.

Although based in Westhill, Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team’s area of operation covers all of the Grampian Region, including Deeside, Donside and the Cairngorms. Whilst the 35 members of the team give their time for free, each year the Aberdeen & St. John Mountain Rescue Association has to raise approximately £40,000 in order to pay for equipment and other running costs such as the equipment, communications, insurance, fuel, vehicles etc …

Whilst many call outs are rescuing hill walkers and climbers in the mountains, a large number of callouts involve searches for missing persons and these can be anywhere within the Grampian Region. So far this year the team have been involved in nine separate call outs with one being a multi-day search.

Every one of the Team members is a volunteer. They all have jobs, families and other requests on their time. However, they put everything to one side, once the call is made, to go out and help search for and rescue anyone that is missing or injured and needs assistance.

AMRT relies on donations and sponsorship from the public and businesses within their operational area.

Dawn MacKinnon, Chairman of the Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Association said: “Over 50 years many people owe their lives to the Team and Teams like ours who head to the hills, or glens or even remote parts of Aberdeenshire and the Grampians often in atrocious weather conditions. Whilst there has been many changes over the years in terms of equipment, and especially communications what has not changed is the willingness of volunteers to forfeit their time in order to help others. We really hope that the people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will come to see our exhibit and hear our talk, meet the Team members and also support our fundraising. “

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Kingswells is getting faster...There are exciting times ahead for the community of Kingswells. Almost 600 premises in Kingswells should already be able to access high speed fibre broadband, with this number increasing as the fibre continues to be rolled out throughout Scotland over the coming months.

The launch of high speed fibre broadband in Kingswells is part of the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband Programme (www.digitalscotland.org), one of the most ambitious broadband projects in Europe. By the end of 2017, fibre broadband should be available to around 95% of homes and businesses across Scotland, with 85% able to get service by the end of 2015.

But what does it mean for you?

This significant infrastructure investment will bring real social and economic benefits to the residents and businesses in a very vibrant and innovative community.

At home, fibre broadband isn’t just about a faster internet connection. It’s about everyone in the household being able to do their own thing, all at the same time.

For businesses, ‘cloud computing’, video conferencing and social media are just a few of the advantages to having faster upload and download speeds. Work locally, yet compete globally; the improved online presence really makes the most of the digital era.

So whether you own a business, do all your shopping online, keep in touch with family and friends, pay your bills, book holidays, watch movies or play Minecraft; whatever you do, high speed fibre broadband will help you do it faster, better and more reliably than before, and all at the same time!

So what do you need to do?

If you want to benefit from high speed internet connectivity, you need to act – you won’t be upgraded to fibre speeds automatically. But it only takes a few easy steps …

See whether fibre broadband is available for your home or business by checking your telephone number at:

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If fibre is available, you will need to contact a communications provider (a company who provides telephone, broadband or TV services) to order fibre broadband. This can be your existing provider or you can choose a new one. If you need some advice on how to choose the best provider, Ofcom has some price comparison sites which may help.

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Can’t get fibre yet? Register your interest here and we’ll keep you up to date with the latest news from Digital Scotland. We’ll email you our newsletter.

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A copy of our frequently asked questions can be found at http://www.digitalscotland.org/faqs/

Not sure about ‘how’ to make the most of the Internet?

If you would like help or training on basic online skills that will give you the confidence to participate in the digital world, find out more about what is available by clicking on the following link http://slic.digitalscotland.org/ , or by asking at your nearest library or Post Office.

We want to hear from you!

Kingswells will soon be a community where people living, working and visiting the area can communicate and connect instantly using any device, anywhere, anytime. We would really like to hear about the difference superfast broadband will make to your life so if you want to share your story contact us at: [email protected]

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Want to find out more?Visit our website from August for information on all of the classes we will be running,term dates, enrolment evenings, prices and lots more. Sign up now through facebook or our website to receive our e-newsletter, keeping youup to date with all SC&T activities.Classes will be held in, The MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, AB24 5UA

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The committee would also like to enrol new members and hear from individuals who might be interested in running courses.

At present the following activities are taking place:Adult Badminton Italian Language Junior Badminton Italian Cookery Over 30s Football ‘Art – Drawing and Painting Tai Chi Holiday Spanish

It is hoped to set up classes in other hobbies/interests at some future date, depending on feedback and available space.

A minibus is available for hire to community groups.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions, so that the community can make optimum use of the premises at Cults Academy Community Centre. There is an office in the Cults Academy Community Centre which is open on Tuesday and Friday mornings; enquiries can be made at other times by telephone or email. Telephone no: 01224 866286

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The Return of the Red SquirrelStaff from the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project are appealing to the public to help report any sightings of red or grey squirrels.

As autumn approaches squirrels are on the move and can turn up in your garden or local woods. We know there are still some grey squirrels around Kingswells but has anyone seen red squirrels locally? Red squirrels are doing very well in Hazlehead and Countesswells so they are not far away. In the last year we have run very successful guided walks in the woods at the Crematorium- on one we saw five red squirrels at once!

As SSRS enters its sixth year, our work in Scotland’s northeast will continue to focus on targeted and co-ordinated trapping of grey squirrels. Trapping figures were encouraging last year, helped in large part by members of the public hosting a trap in their garden. Detailed study of our trapping work has shown it really does work- grey squirrel numbers have dropped rapidly and in many areas the reds bounce right back!

We are heavily reliant on the public to report their squirrel sightings of both reds and greys via the website www.scottishsquirrels.org.uk.

The Project is keen to improve our coverage in the area. If you would like to find out about our trap-loan scheme then please feel free to get in touch with Project Officer, Stephen Willis. We can be reached by email on [email protected] or by phone on 01224 266526.

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It has been a real pleasure to work on this new addition to Aberdeen's growing number of heritage trails. Kingswells was long overdue to be included in the series. This leaflet is an exploration of just some of the rich heritage, archaeology and natural history of the area of Kingswells and a little further afield. Interesting Kingswells features one of the oldest archaeological monuments in Aberdeen, dating from the Neolithic period. First farmers buried their dead in these from around 4000 BC, in prominent locations in the landscape, such as this one. Only a small handful of these monuments in north-east Scotland.

The more 'modern' history of Kingswells is equally intriguing and very diverse. The leaflet seeks to explore some of the big influences on the history of the area from the Quakers to the creation of the consumption dykes, the great and impressive monuments of the period we know as the agricultural revolution. The leaflet, as sponsored by the Kingswells Community

Project, is full of illustrations and will be available free of charge at venues across the City of Aberdeen as well as a downloadable pdf on the City Council's website. Thanks go to my colleague Andrew Gaffron who has done a great job of designing this leaflet.

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Porsche is set to bolster its position as market leader in the premium SUV sector with the launch of this, its new mid-sized Macan. An impressive range of engines, stylish exterior design and the German marque’s typically upmarket interiors all feature, but will this suave sports utility vehicle carve out a market for itself quite like the Cayenne? We find out...

What is it?Porsche will tell you at great length that the new Macan is not a downsized, shrunken version of the Cayenne SUV. They’ll gladly regale you with tales that the Macan’s shape takes great inspiration from the 911 and the 918 hypercar. They’ll even let slip that during the Macan’s testing regime, the 911 was

used as a benchmark for the results. The fact is, however, the new Macan is based – loosely, it must be said – on the Audi Q5 and is a new entrant into the hugely profitable and popular compact SUV sector. It expands Porsche’s SUV range by 100 per cent and, judging by the larger Cayenne’s sales history, it will sell by the bucketload.

What’s under the bonnet?One of the reasons the Cayenne has proved such a hit for Porsche in the UK has been the choice of engines – and the Macan is no different. There’s the option of a 335bhp 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged petrol or a 254bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel. What with its 143mph top speed and combined fuel consumption of more than 44mpg, the latter is predicted to take 60 per cent of UK sales. The range is topped off with the

394bhp, 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged Turbo – it’s ludicrously fast, but doesn’t put the lower powered V6s to shame as they are equally punchy. There is, however, a fourth option. Porsche will sell you one with a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder unit pushing out 234bhp. Badged just ‘Macan’ it’s order-only and isn’t set to be a big hit here in the UK.

What’s the spec like?For now at least, the range is simple. Both the petrol and diesel Macan S cost £43,300 and (surprisingly for a Porsche) come well specified with an electric tailgate, part leather/part alcantara upholstery, dual-zone climate control, MP3

connectivity and 18-inch alloys. The Turbo at £59,300 adds 19-inch wheels with red brake calipers, sat nav, Bose sound system, leather upholstery with electric front seats and alcantara roof lining. There is of course a healthy options list which includes such pleasantries as Porsche’s PTV torque vectoring system (£1,012), self-levelling air suspension (£1,004 and a first for the compact SUV sector) and the Sport Chrono Package (£728). All come with Porsche’s excellent seven-speed PDK automatic transmission.

Any rivals?The Macan’s chief rival is the hugely popular and super-stylish Range Rover Evoque. There’s also the BMW X1 and the Audi Q5 but none are as sporting as the Macan. That’s a privilege you have to pay for though.

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CHRISTIAN AID HOUSE-TO-HOUSE COLLECTION 2014

43 adults and numerous children were involved this year in the

delivering and collecting of envelopes and, despite the fact that we were unable to cover

every street in the village a total of £3359.99

has been sent to Christian Aid. Thank you everybody for your help and generosity in

making this possible.

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All welcome!Local launch of the booklet

“Kingswells and Brimmond Hill”. Thursday 11th September

at Kingswells Community Centre.

Talk on Kingswells by Chris Croly (Aberdeen City Council Historian )

at 4:00 pmComplementary refreshments will be

served from 3:30pm onwards, courtesy of Kingswells Community Project Fund.

Pick up your free booklet!


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What’s it like to drive?All that marketing hype about this being the first sports car compact SUV is true – it’s a fine-handling thing. The steering is as crisp as it probably could be and thanks to 90 per cent of the car’s power being pushed to fat tyres at the rear, it’s well-balanced, too. It rides well and even when Sport and Sport + modes are prodded, the ride is firm but never unbearable. The Turbo is deeply impressive and will reach 60mph in just 4.6 seconds. But the Turbo is really for the downsizing Porsche enthusiast. There’s no doubt the Macan will appeal to conquest customers and they’ll be more than happy with the Macan S in either petrol or diesel. The former has a lovely dainty-ness to it and has more than enough power. But it’s the diesel which is, obviously, the best all-rounder. It has more than enough power and performance and it won’t break the bank... too much.

The VerdictJust over a decade ago, Porsche caused quite some controversy producing its first ever SUV. The Cayenne wasn’t what you’d call pretty but it successfully married true Porsche handling in a more user-friendly and everyday package. The new Macan takes that to even greater levels. With ample seating for five and loading space of 1,500 litres when the seats are folded, it’s a practical proposition. Its smaller dimensions make it far more agile on the road and it genuinely feels sporty to drive – think of an upscaled, four-wheel drive Boxster and you wouldn’t be too far wrong. It’s even rather good looking in our eyes. There’s no reason why Porsche won’t have a ball with this car. In our opinion, you’re looking at Stuttgart’s new UK best-seller

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The Alizonne Diet – what the heck is that!In an endeavour to find out exactly what the Alizonne diet was, I paid a visit to Temple Medical in West Craibstone Street, Aberdeen. Dr Sam Robson has been advertising with me for a very long time and 18 months ago invited me to come and try it out! I dismissed it as another fad. Well having seen the results on the back of the West End magazines for the last 18 months I decided that maybe this was the way forward.

I don’t really know when I started to gain weight. I was always told, you’re tall, and you can carry it! Well it was back in April that I wasn’t feeling very good about myself so stepped on the scales, yet again, in an attempt to make me wake up and smell the coffee. And another stone, yes another 14 pounds of FAT had crept on. I tell you I didn’t even notice. Yes the clothes were feeling tighter and if I had a full length mirror I might have glanced and thought – bit chunky – but I don’t, probably for that very reason.

Anyway, cutting to the chase I made an appointment to see Sam about advertising and thought I’ll enquire and find out more about Alizonne. After a tour of the new premises, very nice by the way, I was shown to the top of the building. Three flights of stairs; this is where the Alizonne treatments take place. No oxygen mask was to be seen at the top – just a fancy machine that looks like a hoover, a set of electronic scales, blood pressure monitor and some battery looking

objects. Maybe this is why it’s called a medical diet.

Back to ground level Sam got talking. The fact she had a pound of fat sitting on her desk which is not particularly attractive, her positive and enthusiastic way of talking about the amazing results that were happening on a daily basis, I knew at that point she had me! She said have a think about it and then phone and book an initial consultation if you are serious about the diet. She did say that I could be put off of the diet at any time if I

didn’t follow it to the “T”. I wasn’t about to be the first to be kicked off – I’ll show you I can do it – however challenging it may become.

I am not going to lie and say it is only £5 a week and you step on some scales and told you’ve lost xyz pounds. It is not a cheap option. It does not involve surgery of any kind. It does involve a HUGE COMMITMENT. A slight re-arrangement of your social activities for the initial phase and a will of steel! You will require the ability to say NO, and to mean it. Alcohol has to be given up too… but you can still have tea and coffee J

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… I have actually now started the diet and have been on it for 14 weeks at the time of going to print. I am being complimented all the time in the weight loss, shrunk several dress sizes and feel pretty good about myself.

I don’t want to say too much more in this article, but you can read my blog on the website as I have been keeping a diary. If you are interested and want to ask me about the diet, please feel free to get in touch, I’m more than happy to share my experience. My before, after and in between pictures I’ll share in the magazines when I’m complete. I am only at the end of Phase 1 and there are 7 more phases to go. Alizonne is changing my life. The weight loss is helping me live longer. The exercise is keeping me fit and active. The confidence in me has grown ten-fold and I’m getting ready to embrace Phase 2.

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METHODPeel the potatoes and put them on to boil in salted water.

To make the jus, start by reducing the red wine in a saucepan with the thyme and blackcurrants.

When the quantity has reduced by half, add the beef stock, season to taste and simmer for ten minutes.

You may prefer not to thicken this jus, but if you do, cornflour works well, used as per the instructions on the packet.

Put half of the oil and half of the butter in a saucepan and put on to heat.Brush the pigeon breasts on each side with the remaining oil and sprinkle the skin side with salt and pepper. Place them skin side down on the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Season the flesh side, turn and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned but still pink inside. Transfer to a warm plate to rest.

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Spoon the mash onto the middle of the plate and drizzle the jus round the potatoes.

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How many times have you chosen a new hairstyle based on what will suit your face shape? Probably never. That’s because most women don’t even know what their face shape is, let alone take it into consid-eration when opting for a new do.

Instead, they turn to magazines filled with pictures of the latest hair trends and photos of their favourite celebrities and choose a hairstyle they like, without thinking if it’s actually right for them. Of course it’s a good idea to take inspiration from these sources - after all it’s key to staying up-to-date - but it is important to ask yourself if the style you pick out will actually best suit you, because if it doesn’t you’ll end up with an unflattering result.

Get it right though, and you’ll be amazed, because the right style will make you look instantly younger and prettier.

So that you can make an in-formed decision next time you book in at the salon, we’ve com-piled our guide to finding your face shape and choosing a style that will flatter it the most.

How to Find Your Face Shape

Firstly, pull all you hair back from your face and tie it up - remember-ing to clip back your fringe too.

Then stand in front of a large mirror and trace the outline of your face with lipstick. Don’t include your ears. Follow the curve of your hairline and accurately trace the edges of your cheeks and chin. Next, step back from the mirror and take a look at the shape you’ve drawn. Is the shape you’ve created longer than it is wide? Or is it as wide as it is long?

Here’s what it all means:If your face is longer than it is wide and your forehead is just slightly wider than your chin, then you have an oval shaped face.

But, if the shape you’ve traced resembles a circle and your cheek-

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However, if your forehead, cheeks and jaw are all fairly even in size and the shape you’ve drawn looks like a long rectangle with curved corners then you’ve got an oblong shaped face.

If none of the above sound like you, and you’ve drawn an outline that shows a long, pointed jaw line, broad forehead and small chin you’ve got a heart shaped face.

Or maybe your shape is nearly as long as it is wide with straight sides, a broad forehead and a defined jaw, with minimal curves. That means you’ve got a square shaped face.

Here’s a list of styles that will suit your newly discovered face shape best:

Oval This is the most versatile face shape, you’ll look great with long, short, straight or curly hair. Try out a variety of looks and rest assured that you’ll pull them off. Round

Choose long, straight styles with layers that are cut at the jaw line and that extend down to the ends. A gradu-ated bob that is cut onto the face can work well - as long

as it is cut shorter at the back of the head.

OblongFringes - both straight and side swept - can work really well on long faces. If you’re in to short styles choose an angular bob with short layers that hug the chin.

HeartLong hair with soft, loose curls looks great on this shape face. Choose a blunt, full fringe for a flattering result.

SquareOpt for lengthy, poker straight hair with long layers or choose an extended, textured bob.

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In recent years baking has become a bit of a national obsession. With new cake-craft shops opening in our high streets and countless community bake-offs taking place all over the country, it would appear that the UK has been well and truly bitten by the baking bug.

Much of the renewed interest in what can be achieved with butter, sugar, eggs and flour can be ascribed to the BBC’s now legendary TV show, The Great British Bake Off, which features a team of amateur bakers taking part in progressively harder challenges over a period of ten weeks. The first episode of GBBO traditionally kicks off with “Cakes” and it’s fitting that this aspect of baking should open the competition, as cake making and decorating has become one of the most popular hobbies in Britain today.

Cupcakes are especially popular: decorated with butter cream icing, sprinkled with edible glitter and often topped with exotic decorations, they can easily be turned into individual, quirky masterpieces. These little cakes can even be displayed on a multi-layered framework (a “cupcake tower”) in place of a traditional wedding cake.

The name “cupcake” first appeared in an American cookery book published in 1796. They were so named because they were baked in pottery cups, ramekins or moulds, the size of a small teacup. Their popularity was revived in the 2000s thanks to the US TV series “Sex and the City”, when lead characters Carrie and Miranda scoffed cupcakes from New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery as they discussed their love lives.

These days you can buy special tin moulds for cupcakes and it’s pos-sible to experiment with a huge range of recipes. Try them out on family and friends, or if you’re feeling ambitious you can even enter the National Cupcake Championships. You can view the entry guidelines at www.nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk but hurry, as the deadline for entries is 15th August.

Although many people enjoy pottering alone in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and finding original ways to decorate their cakes, The Great British Bake Off seems to have inspired a real enthusiasm for communal baking, whether that’s about learning together or indulging in friendly competition.

You can look up cake decorating courses in your local area by going to www.cakedecoratingcourses.co.uk or alternatively visit your local library to find out if they hold a list. If you fancy getting away from it all in order to really focus on your art, then there are a number of cake decorating short breaks and holidays available, with one day courses costing from around £100 (not including accommodation).

If you want a real holiday experience you could sign up for a cake-mak-ing course in France, with accommodation and meals included for £649 per person. See www.frenchcakebreaks.com for more details.

For those who simply don’t have the money to spend on courses there are a number of tutorials on YouTube (www.youtube.com) that will

teach you everything you need to know, from creating a basic cake mixture to advanced pip-ing techniques.

If you don’t enjoy learning alone, you can always invite a friend around to experiment with you, or get together with neighbours to create your own version of the Great British Bake Off. One thing’s for certain: there’ll be no lack of volunteers to help when it comes to tasting the results!


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Aberdeenshire Council economic development team has been working in partnership with local whisky producers to highlight the hidden range of small distilleries all within an hour’s drive of Aberdeen.

Targeting the tourism markets, both at home and abroad, whisky connoisseurs, local people and historians, The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide highlights the fascinating history of eight local working distilleries. The comprehensive booklet also details the area’s “lost”, or non-operational, distilleries, as well as a guide to whisky tasting and the location of some specialist whisky retail outlets.

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Pet AllergiesAs sufferers of hay fever are only too aware, this time of year can be miserable if you are susceptible to allergies.

Our canine pets can suffer from seasonal allergies too, but their allergies usually result in signs of skin disease (atopic dermatitis).

Atopic dermatitis occurs when dogs react to substances in the environment. These can be pollens, which occur outdoors in the spring and summer. If your dog is allergic to outdoor allergens, signs of atopic dermatitis may only occur over the spring and summer.

Some dogs are allergic to commonly occurring mites and mould found indoors, and if this is the case, signs of skin disease can occur all year round.

Signs of atopic dermatitis can be similar to many other skin diseases, but commonly include itching and scratching of the face and ears, licking of feet and forelimbs, and scratching flanks and abdomen, but in severe cases the itching can progress to affect the whole body.

Over time, the dog’s skin can become inflamed and hair loss can occur secondary to licking and scratching. Secondary bacterial infections often occur.

If you notice your pet scratching excessively, then an examination by your vet is required. Your vet may suspect atopic dermatitis from the signs that your dog is showing, but will usually carry out diagnostic tests to rule out other causes of skin disease first.

Once other common causes of itching such as parasites, bacterial infections or food allergies have been ruled out, your vet will test more specifically for atopic skin disease. These tests usually involve injecting small amounts of allergens into the skin, to see which your dog reacts to. A blood test may be carried out instead.

Managing atopic skin disease may involve the use of immunotherapy vaccines, which build up your dog’s tolerance of whatever he is allergic to. This may need to be used alongside courses of antibiotics, steroids and shampoos as necessary. Allergen avoidance can work for some dogs, if the allergen exposure can be controlled. Alternatively your vet may recommend immunosuppressive drugs. Treatment usually has to be adjusted to find the best one for your pet.


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Easy pickings in your gardenBy Annie Wilson

Expensive lawnmowers and garden tools, not to mention high end barbecues are valuable on the black market, particularly at this time of year. Why would an opportunist thief – and the large majority are - take the trouble to break into your property when there are easy pickings on the outside?

Clearly you need to protect your possessions starting at the boundaries not just at the property.

Fences and hedges are the first line of defence against uninvited guests so should act as an effective barrier. Keep them in good condition and make any repairs a priority. Spikes added to the top of walls and gates are good deterrents although perhaps not something you’ll want to use where you will be looking at them.

Let Mother Nature lend a hand by using ‘hostile plants’ – ones that are spiky, prickly or very dense. Choose plants such as holly, pyracantha, berberis, rambling roses and blackthorn, particularly in the areas where it’s easy to access your garden without being seen. Early autumn is an excellent time to plant as the warm soil will help to establish the roots.

Protect the entrance to your property. If a gate isn’t practical, consider covering the pathways with gravel. Thieves don’t like to announce their presence and the sound of footsteps on gravel could be enough to put

them off on the approach. Motion activated lighting and well lit paths and driveways are a necessity.

Garages and sheds should have locks on their doors. A heavy duty padlock, along with a hasp and staple would be ideal, although a determined intruder will still find a way. If it’s a concern then a metal shed should be considered.

Valuable property that is kept outside should be protected in just the same way as other household belongings. Mark your possessions with your postmark and house number. There are plenty of ways to do this; engraving is good way of keeping your mark permanent. Photograph your property so that you can provide a good description should anything ever get stolen and to help aid identification. Ensure that your household insurance policy covers belongings kept in sheds and garages.

A one-off investment to make your garden more secure can reduce the risk of burglary and is worth considering. Although hooking up CCTV to protect your garden gnomes may seem excessive, it may be of use if you have valuable items in your garden. Other investments that can help are getting your house alarm extended to cover your shed and garage, or buying a separate alarm for any outbuildings.

Although it’s impractical to put all your removable items indoors each night, some sensible precautions will protect your barbecue, statues, pot plants and garden furniture. Basically, anything that is movable, however heavy, is at risk. Out of sight is out of mind, so try to keep items away from public view if possible.

Finally, there’s one thing that many leave outside that is just an open invitation to a thief: a key. If it’s hidden under a mat/the bin/a plantpot etc it might as well not be hidden at all. Install a lock box in a discrete place in your garden. It would take a very determined burglar to take the trouble to hack into your lockbox when there are probably easier pickings in neighbouring properties.


Kingwells Public Hall

Mondays,10 00am - 1 00pm Dog Training6 30pm - 7 45pm Boxing Class Tuesdays,6 15pm - 8 30pm Jazzercise Wednesdays,10 00am - 12 30pm Dog Training3 40pm - 6 50pm Junior Jazzercise6 30pm - 6 45pm Boxing Class8 00pm - 9 00pm Zumba Thursdays,9 30am - 10 30am Jazzercise7 00pm - 9 30pm Taoist Tai Chi Society Class

Fridays,10 00am - 1 00pm Dog Training6 00pm - 8 45pm Choi Kwang Do Class

Saturdays,9 30am - 10 30am Jazzercise11 00am - 12 00 noon Zumba6 30pm 7 30pm Fitness & Boxing Class Sundays10 00am - 2 00pm Dog Training The above are all regular classes but anyone who may be interested in joining one of them would be best to call at the hall during the class to ascertain if there are spaces available.

The hall can also be booked for special occasions providing it does not clash with the regular users.

1st Kingswells Scout Group We are looking for a new leader for our Cub Pack.

We meet from 7.30pm to 9pm, on a Friday, at the Kingswells Community Centre.

If you have been involved in scouting before, or would like to become involved, we would love to hear from you. Unfortunately, we are short of leaders and if we can't find a new leader the pack will have to close!

If you are interested, please contact Louisa Davies on 01224 741155 or email at [email protected]

Ladies! The City of Roses Chorus needs you!Do you love to sing?

If you are a lady age 16+ that enjoys singing, come and join us. We are a friendly group of ladies who sing in 4 part harmony every Monday evening in Westhill Community Church. They say that singing is good for you! So, go on, give it a go!

Check out our website www.cityofroses.co.ukFor more information or to book your free trial, please call Irene 01224 749957 or Mika on 01224 742004

Northern Arts Club8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen, Tel : 586928Drop in Classes - Wed and Fri10-12noonClasses run throughout the year. Cost £50 per year. Tutor session once a month additional cost £6.Suitable for all abilities, contact Jacqueline 07597 126739 New Classes -

Oil Painting and Life Drawing For more information visit www.northernartsclub.co.uk

Saturday Life Drawing Class 10am-1pm Tutor Ian Smart contact 484040Bridge Tuition - Beginner and Intermediate - Thurs evening, contact Margaret 868230

Scottish Country DancingScottish Country Dancing

Summer Socials for Scottish Country Dancing every Wednesday until 27th Aug at Curl Aberdeen 7:30 - 9:45. Everyone welcome (with a

little knowledge of Scottish Country Dancing).

Classes for children and adults commence in August/September - check our website for latest information.

Taster session for Introductory classes Tuesday 16th Sept - MS Resource Centre, Long Walk Road.

www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or contact 01224 636128 or email: [email protected]

Ceilidh classes commence in October (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) at South St Nicholas Church, Kincorth. Everyone welcome.

Contact 01224 636128 or email: [email protected] or check our website: www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk

St Mary’s Chapel at Blairs invites you to

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Tickets £20 per person available from Rachel McDermott (07882632443)

or Fran Scorgie (07715171632)

Includes 6 cocktails, sandwiches and cakes (Gluten free and non alcoholic available too)

Transport bookable in advance Great raffle prizes

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All proceeds will go to Blairs College Chapel Trust (BCCT)

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