Ballater & crathie Community magazine - Ballater Community

013398 86369 or mike.powell@tiscali.co.ukAnd finally a reminder about the role andpurpose of Rotary. We support communitygroups and help them with their fundraising,help development of young people, and carry outfundraising for international aid and educationalcharities. The essence of this is our aim to serveour communities, locally and internationally,while having fun and making friends. Log ontothe Rotary in Britain and Ireland (RIBI) websitefor more information. http://www.ribi.orgBallater Golf ClubLadies’ Sectionby Fiona BannisterLady members and social members of BallaterGolf Club are invited to a coffee morning onSaturday 30 th March at 10am to mark the start ofthe 2013 golf season. Coffee and “pieces” willbe available for a small charge and afterwardsladies will have the opportunity to play golf in thesweeper. The Ladies committee look forward towelcoming you at the golf club.Ballater RoyalHorticultural Societyby Elizabeth WilsonSadly our December meeting was cancelleddue to bad weather conditions. It was a thoughtfor many to come out on such a night. HoweverMark Patterson has kindly agreed to present histalk on the Eden Project at our next AGM. I hopeAndy Scobie makes it over from Nethybridge forour February meeting to talk about his work asPlant Officer for the Cairngorms National Park,Rare Plants Project. As I write this, the snow isfalling endlessly, but the one consolation is that ourgardens all look quite stunning when covered by ablanket of snow! We can only hope for a decentseason ahead!The meeting on 4 th March is on DeesideForestry, Past, Present & Future, given by EmilyHomes. Hopefully there will be a good show ofbulbs at our meeting on April 1 st . Remember11leaflets about the Mini Bulb Showare available from the library. Thiswill be followed by an illustrated talkby Alan Beedie former Head Gardenerat Glamis, on Green Tourism at thecastle. This should whet our appetite for our visitto there in July.As usual the annual Quiz night takes place onMay 13 th . It is a fun, sociable evening, with wineand nibbles provided. Donations of Plants andHome Produce for the Plant Sale on Saturday8 th June would be most welcome. Last year weraised around £700.00.The schedule for the Annual Exhibitionand Flower Show in August is available at themeetings or can be picked up from the library orRowan Antiques. We hope for a decent springand summer and a good turnout of entries.Why not bring a friend along to our meetings?A warm welcome is always extended to our members,new and old, and refreshments are servedafter each meeting. We look forward to seeing you.Carnelian“Feel Good Factor”Lynne ParkMassage TherapistSwedish Remedial MassageThermo Auricular Therapy1 Netherley Place,BallaterTel: 013397 56215Mobile: 07793354249