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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.

Live Life Aberdeenshire Unveils October Holiday Programme

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.”

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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

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The iconic Carnegie Building in the heart of Peterhead

The heart of Peterhead iconic Carnegie Building

Aberdeenshire Council is embarking on a search for a new operator of the iconic Carnegie Building in the heart of Peterhead.

Forming the original home of the town’s Public Library and Arbuthnot Museum, the St Peter Street property will shortly undergo a major conservation restoration as part of the wider Cultural Quarter project being supported by the UK Government’s Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

As part of the development of the Cultural Quarter in Peterhead, the library and museum will be moving to a dynamic new home at a refurbished and extended Arbuthnot House on the town’s Broad Street in the heart of Peterhead.

The Carnegie Building will then become available as a new venue offering the opportunity to cultural entrepreneurs, creative third sector organisations or social enterprises to find an inspiring place to deliver their creative vision.

Built in the 1890s and associated with the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Building offers around 800 square metres of space over four floors including the iconic clock tower.

It is to undergo a sensitive restoration, including essential upgrades which will enable it to function as a modern, accessible multi-use cultural venue with the potential of a performance space, music and dance rehearsal studios and a vibrant café/bar.

The council’s Buchan Area Manager, Amanda Roe, explains: “This is a very exciting opportunity for a new tenant to take on the management of this historic building and create a vibrant new asset not just for Peterhead but the wider region.

Built in the 1890s and associated with the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Building offers around 800 square metres of space over four floors including the iconic clock tower | The iconic Carnegie Building in the heart of Peterhead

“It will be a tremendous venue for live music and other live performances and from an educational aspect it will also accommodate dance and music schools or visual arts and design. The new facility will also provide the perfect showcase for emerging talent and the contemporary arts, designed to meet the cultural needs of a younger generation and increase the appeal of retaining young people in the area.

“We are really keen to see any approaches which support local businesses and increases employment and which strengthen the night-time and town centre footfall with an enhanced cultural offer.”

The council will also consider interest from property agents, hospitality and other commercial organisations where a social and cultural focus is evident. The tenant could be a charity, a community interest company or a private organisation, or a consortium comprising cultural and hospitality partners.

Parties are being invited to register their interest and to arrange viewings by emailing
eloise.grey@aberdeenshire.gov.uk