Recently added articles from Inverurie Herald (Inverurie, Scotland):
Bid to trace mystery man stepped up.
Aug 01, 2008 ... GRAMPIAN Police this week revisited the locations in Inverurie where two women were approached and grabbed by a man in a car. Last Monday, July 21, a 22-year-old female was followed by a male driving a small blue hatchback car. The man subsequently tried to grab the arm of the ...
Basket blooms brighten up town.
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE summer sun has finally brought out the summer blooms in the town's hanging baskets and floral boxes. This year's floral display, organised by local charity, Inverurie Environmental Improvement Group (IEI) has used around 3,800 plants. Ranald Allan, IEI Chairman, ...
Vintage weekend works to boost local charities.
Aug 01, 2008 ... LOCAL charities in the North east will again benefit thanks to the fifth Vintage Working Weekend that took place in may this year at BA Country Store, Lyne of Skene. With all the money now collected the sum of [pounds sterling]7,720 will be distributed to worthwhile causes ...
Plans lodged for bowling centre.
Aug 01, 2008 ... INVERURIE could have its own ten-pin bowling centre by early next year, should a current planning application be approved. Garioch Indoor Bowling Club has lodged plans with Aberdeenshire Council for a six lane bowling facility with bar area. New offices and toilets are also ...
Inverurie elated after Kintore win.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Inverurie 126 for 8, Kintore 108 all out INVERURIE Cricket Club defeated local rivals Kintore Cricket Club in a sun-drenched, low scoring match at Castle Park, Kintore last Saturday (July 26). Inverurie again fielded a shuffled side due to holidays and honeymoons but ...
North Street re-development given red light.
Jul 25, 2008 ... PLANNING permission was refused this week by the Garioch Area Committee after councillors discussed the issues surrounding the proposals for demolishing the cottages known as 15-17 North Street and redeveloping the site into two retail units and four residential flats. The ...
Disappointing start to new police summer campaign.
Jul 25, 2008 ... THE first week of the ACPOS Summer Safety Campaign, which is targeting drivers under the influence of drink or drugs, has been described as "disappointing" by Grampian Police. Between Monday, July 14 and Monday (July 21), 29 motorists across the Grampian area were arrested and ...
400 bales destroyed in suspicious barn fire.
Jul 25, 2008 ... GRAMPIAN Police are investigating a fire that occurred on Wednesday, July 16 at Petmathen, between Oyne and Old Rayne. Police believe the fire was started deliberately at around 1pm and have urged the public to report any suspicious activity around that time. As a ...
Hannah aims to fly high at Olympics.
Jul 25, 2008 ... INVERURIE swimming star, Hannah Miley leaves for Beijing tomorrow (Friday) to compete in the 2008 Olympics. The superstitious Chinese believe the number eight represents good fortune, so it is not coincidental that the games kick off at 08.08.08pm on the eighth of the eighth ...
Morale boosting friendly victory for Locos.
Jul 25, 2008 ... Inverurie Locos 2, Forfar Athletic 1 INVERURIE Locos sent their fans home happy after a heavy defeat the previous Saturday, seeing them come from behind to beat last season's SFL strugglers Forfar Athletic. It has proved to be a good morale booster with the season' s ...
Community effort raises the roof!
Jul 04, 2008 ... INVERURIE Scout Hut has a new roof, thanks to the Scout Group, the Rotary Club of Inverurie and donations from local businesses. The leaky roof was replaced last weekend with some of the Rotarians making a morning start last Friday (June 27), to remove and dispose of the old ...
Standing room only at Wyness for Lottie.
Jul 04, 2008 ... IT was a sell-out at Wyness Hall, for a staging of Lottie last Friday (June 27). The musical, devised and written by Charles Barron, The Garidge Theatre Company and Mitchell School of Drama, with music and lyrics by Ashley Forbes, was performed as part of the Garioch Theatre ...
Council's container recycling confusion claim.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AN Inverurie man has accused Aberdeenshire Council of having a "poorly managed and badly advertised Code of Practice for plastics recycling facilities for domestic residents". Local businessman Alan Gardner contacted the Herald to complain of a "sustained period of confused ...
'Painter of Light' pictures on show at local gallery.
Jul 04, 2008 ... LIMITED edition prints by a world famous artist will feature as part of the gallery i Summer Art Show that takes place at the gallery's Inverurie premises from this weekend. The gallery has is the only one in the North of Scotland appointed to represent the work of Thomas ...
Jessie and Emma-Louise do Garioch proud at National Championship.
Jul 04, 2008 ... MEMBERS of Garioch Gymnastics Club took part in the Scottish Championships in Perth last weekend. The Espoir, Junior and Senior Scottish Championships is the highest level of competition in Scotland. The top girls in the country compete at this along with several gymnasts who ...
Police put out a scam warning.
Jun 20, 2008 ... GRAMPIAN Police are warning members of the public to be wary of fraudulent letters and e-mails in circulation asking householders to apply for unclaimed money on behalf of foreign companies and individuals. Typically, recipients of these letters and e-mails are targeted ...
Taste of Grampian fundraising drive a big boost for Ben.
Jun 20, 2008 ... JG ROSS of Inverurie raised a massive [pounds sterling]1,226 from sales of fudge and hot pancakes at this month's Taste of Grampian for four-year-old Ben Henry, who has cerebral palsy. Ben, who cannot walk or talk is in need of an extensive list of costly equipment and therapies ...
Insch Meadows formally opened to community.
Jun 20, 2008 ... THE Insch Meadows site was formally opened to the public on Sunday, June 15, with local Councillor Allison Grant invited to perform the official opening. The Meadows was originally an overgrown area of land which has been transformed into a tranquil spot where local people can ...
Blythewood replacement to become 'model home'.
Jun 20, 2008 ... THE design principles of a new care home planned to replace Blythewood Care Home in Inverurie will become a blueprint for others in the region. The news came as members of Aberdeenshire Council's Social Work and Housing Committee heard details about the style of the proposed ...
Exhibition to celebrate Royal Burgh anniversary.
Jun 20, 2008 ... TO celebrate the 450th anniversary of Inverurie being made a Royal Burgh, the Garioch Heritage Society is to stage an exhibition in the Masonic Hall on High Street, Inverurie, which will run from Thursday, June 26 until Saturday, June 28. The exhibition will open daily from 11am ...