MP has a visit to Peterhead Prison Museum
MP has a visit to Peterhead Prison Museum
Peterhead
Peterhead sits at the easternmost point in mainland Scotland, Aberdeenshire.
Live Life Aberdeenshire Unveils October Holiday Programme (2)
October Holiday Programme Live Life Aberdeenshire Unveils 2024
Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) has launched its October Holiday Programme, offering a diverse range of activities to keep children and teenagers engaged and active during the school break.
Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) has launched its October Holiday Programme, offering a diverse range of activities to keep children and teenagers engaged and active during the school break. Running across LLA sports centres and libraries throughout Aberdeenshire, the programme is packed with multi-sport sessions, outdoor adventures, creative workshops, discovery events and activities designed specifically for young people with additional support needs (ASN).
The October Holiday Programme offers something for everyone, providing an ideal mix of physical, creative and educational opportunities:-
Multi-Sports Sessions: Young people can enjoy football, basketball and other team sports. Encouraging physical activity, teamwork and skill-building.
Outdoor Activities: Featuring Balance to Pedal sessions, tubing, a Nordic half-day camp and guided walks. These activities promote exploring Aberdeenshire’s stunning natural environment while staying active.
Creative and Discovery Sessions: LLA’s libraries will host workshops including Lego Club, reading activities, coding and discovery sessions. These are designed to foster creativity and provide enriching learning experiences.
ASN-Specific Sessions: The programme includes tailored activities for children and teenagers with additional support needs, ensuring all participants can enjoy and benefit from their holiday experience.
A special highlight will be Fishy Fun and sports activities from the Macduff Marine Aquarium and Active Schools. Children will have the chance to discover the incredible diversity of marine animals through hands-on activities and experiments. Meanwhile Active Schools and Partner Clubs will run sporting events, showcasing the various clubs available in and around Banff. In Banff, the library team will be running STEAMathon sessions at the Deveron Centre from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, featuring coding, science experiments and story time for P1/2 pupils.
Cllr Anne Stirling, chair of the council’s Communities Committee, said: “We are committed to providing inclusive and enriching opportunities for all young people and the October Holiday Programme is a perfect example of this. It’s especially encouraging to see activities tailored to support children with additional needs, ensuring they can participate and enjoy the programme just as much as everyone else.”
Avril Nicol, Head of Service of Aberdeenshire Council’s Communities Wellbeing & Partnership, said: “The October Holiday Programme is not just about keeping kids entertained, but also about encouraging lifelong learning, physical activity, and social engagement. From sports to creative sessions, the programme ensures that young people can explore their interests, build confidence, and stay healthy in a fun and supportive environment.”
Parents can book places by logging in as their child’s account on our app or website or visiting the nearest Leisure Centre.
For more information and to view the full programme, visit www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk or download the Live Life Aberdeenshire app: http://bit.ly/LLA_app
Police Incident in the town centre 18.09
Police Incident in the town centre 18.09
Police Incident in the Town Centre
Peterhead Charity won award 2024
Peterhead Charity won award 2024
John Clark Motor Group Adds KIA
John Clark Motor Group Adds KIA
John Clark Motor Group Adds KIA
Please Vote for Aden Country Park until 11.10
Following on from receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award, Vote for Aden Country Park Often referred to as “the jewel in the Buchan crown”
Calling on all Aden Country Park fans, we need your help!
Following on from receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award, we are hoping that with your help, that we can get Aden Country Park recognised as one of top 10 Green Flag Award sites in the UK.
To help us gain the People’s Choice Award all you need to do is simply click on the link: https://www.greenflagaward.org/park-summary/?park=1264 and press the “Vote for this site” button.
The voting closes at midday on Friday 11th October so if you can take 2 mins to register your vote, along with helping to spread the word, that would be much appreciated.
Police have closed Peterhead industrial estate
Police have closed Peterhead industrial estate 23.08
Police have closed industrial estate, Police and bomb disposal experts were called to Dales Industrial Estate
Residents reported on the page that part of South road was closed, road A982 from Meethill Junction to Invernettie roundabout.
Police were called to Dales Industrial Estate after a unexploded ordnance device was discovered.
An industrial estate in Aberdeenshire has been locked down after a potentially explosive device was discovered.
A cordon has been placed around the scene and residents are being told to avoid the area.
Police and bomb disposal experts were called to Dales Industrial Estate, in Peterhead, at around 3.30pm on Friday after the discovery of unexploded ordnance.
A cordon has been erected around the area while EOD teams deal with the device.
The road was reopened just after 21.40pm
Repair works Scotstown Beach Car Park
Repair works Scotstown Beach Car Park 19.08
Repair works Scotstown Beach Car Park, Access Road – 19th August 2024
Financial support from the Crown Estate’s Coastal Communities Fund is making it possible for Aberdeenshire Council to carry out repairs to the unadopted section of the access road to this important facility on Buchan’s spectacular east coast.
Scotstown Beach is a much-loved stretch of Aberdeenshire’s Coastal route and popular with local families, dog walkers and visitors from further afield.
These repair works are the next part of improving the overall visitor experience to Scotstown Beach following the upgrade works undertaken to this countryside car park earlier this year. This will significantly improve access to this coastal asset while still being in keeping with the site’s natural characteristics and topography.
Work is due to begin on Monday 19th August and take five days to complete. During this period the road and car park will be inaccessible and closed to the public (https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/roadworks/pdf/BU6279.pdf).
Access will be available for residents/businesses only. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.
Thunderstorms Warning across parts of Scotland
Yellow weather warning issued for Thunderstorms Warning across parts of Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Peterhead
Monday 12 August 02:00 – Monday12 August 13:00
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 11, 2024
Thunderstorms across parts of Scotland and northern England
Valid 0200 to 1300 Monday
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Thunderstorms may cause some disruption and damage to infrastructure during Monday.
What should I expect?
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a small chance that some communities become temporarily cut off by flooded roads
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
A Flood alert has been issued for Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.
Peterhead man, 25-year-old arrested and charged
Peterhead man, 25-year-old arrested and charged
A 25-year-old Peterhead man has been arrested and charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising at a property in Kirk Street
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising which occurred at a property in Kirk Street, Peterhead on Sunday, 7 July, 2024.
He is due to appear before Peterhead Sheriff Court on Monday, 12 August, 2024.
Detective Sergeant Richard Cooper said: “I would like to thank the public with their assistance following our appeal for information regarding this wilful fire-raising.”
