Monthly Archives: July 2020

Relay Raises Funds for Local North East Charities

The community has been getting creative during lockdown, finding new ways to continue the regular events and raise money for great local causes whilst complying with current restrictions.

Due to COVID-19, the annual 10K run was cancelled however the community decided to recreate the event by organising a 24 hour contactless relay which saw 24 locals each run for one hour continuously from 3pm on Saturday 11 July until 3pm on Sunday 12 July.

The distance covered by the runners was over 280 kilometres and raised almost £1,500 for Aberdeenshire organisations Pillar Kincardine, a small charity in Stonehaven which supports people in the area who are coping with serious emotional social or mental health difficulties, and the Portlethen Community Ambulance Association which is used to transport patients living locally who have difficulty travelling to and from Portlethen Medical Centre. 

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The full list of runners who took part in the relay were:

15:00 – 16:00 Michael Fraser 11.13km

16:00 – 17:00 Grant Ingram 10.46km

17:00 – 18:00 Barry McLean 11.78km

18:00 – 19:00 Mark Barnard 12.08km

19:00 – 20:00 Jo Bertram 10.10km

20:00 – 21:00 Rachel Rollo 10.08km

21:00 – 22:00 David Baxter 12.78km

22:00 – 23:00 Simon Werninck 13.38km

23:00 – 24:00 Jason Kelly 17.42km

24:00 – 1:00 Brian Davie 12.11km

1:00 – 2:00 Jon Spence 10.45km

2:00 – 3:00 David Butler 12.07km

3:00 – 4:00 Martin Farmer 12.50km

4:00 – 5:00 Gavin Abel 11km

5:00 – 6:00 Isla Abel 10.06km

6:00 – 7:00 Ian Smith 12.91km

7:00 – 8:00 Will Moir 10.68km

8:00 – 9:00 Liam Syme 11.59km

9:00 – 10:00 Tracey Innes 10.29km

10:00 – 11:00 Rob Wallace 10.61km

11:00 – 12:00 Iona Spence 11km

12:00 – 13:00 Ann Gallon 13.74km

13:00 – 14:00 Alan Gray 10.99km

14:00 – 15:00 Rachael Cutler Howie 11.44km

Popular Farmers’ Market to Return

Chapelton’s popular farmers’ market is set to return on Sunday 19 July, offering a chance to purchase some of the finest produce from across the North East of Scotland.

The event had been postponed since early spring due to COVID-19 but with the Scottish Government easing lockdown restrictions the market is able to return, with physical distancing and increased hygiene measures now in place including a one way system and contactless card payment available at most stalls.

The event will be hosted in Burgess Park and will boast a range of produce and items from local suppliers including All About Lemons, Bannerman Butcher, Cocoa Ooze, Cove Honey Bees, Granite City Fish and The Bread Guy. Hot food will also be available to take away from The Place to Eat and Haydn’s Wood Fired Pizza.

The farmers’ market is part of a calendar of events and will be open from 11am – 2:30pm on Sunday 19 July – a new location for the event which was previously held in Hume Square.

Meet the Residents: Chris and Hannah

Partners Chris and Hannah moved to Chapelton last September and having lived in the centre of Aberdeen for years, they were looking for a change of scene yet still wanted plenty of everyday convenience.

Speaking of the move, Hannah said: “We first set our sights on Chapelton three years ago. We were passing on our way back from a weekend away and decided to stop off for a look around. I instantly fell in love with the town and could really picture us living here.”

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Chris added: “Owning a joinery company, I initially thought we would choose a house that would be a project for us to work on for years to come. I had never considered a new build until we visited Chapelton but homes here are so different from the norm – I noticed the quality of materials straight away. From the layout of each property to details like the sash and case windows, timber cladding and wood burning stoves, the homes have the perfect balance of traditional features and modern advantages.”

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“A new build really is a blank canvas, so we were keen to start decorating straight away. I would describe our style as a mix of modern, industrial, quirky and pink! We love to be really creative and experimental so throughout the house we used a mixture of fabrics and textures as well as modern and vintage style furniture. We recently painted our woodwork in the kitchen pink, and I rescued some old chairs from a skip to reupholster. The décor is quite eclectic, we love it.”

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Hannah: “We wanted our house to resemble our personality as a couple and I think we have really achieved that. The living room is where we spend most of our time. In winter we enjoyed coming home and relaxing in front of the fire after a hard day’s work.”

Chris: “I feel that living in Chapelton we have the best of both worlds – We find it really convenient being so close to Aberdeen yet far enough away when we want to escape and step into the countryside. Exploring our local area is great and we regularly take long walks and bike rides to the beach or along the Chapelton Trail.”

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“Since moving here we have found everyone really friendly. We’re looking forward to having the chance to meet more residents as we watch Chapelton grow. Heading over to the town’s local café, Teacake, is a favourite of ours and their takeaway menu has been a great addition since the beginning of lockdown.”

Hannah: “We celebrated our engagement in November so this time in lockdown has given us plenty of opportunity to make wedding plans. Chris has kept busy decorating the house and making changes to the garden and we have been continuing to explore the walks which are right on our doorstep.”

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Chris: “Lockdown has definitely emphasised the sense of community in Chapelton – everyone has really come together to help one another and local businesses.”