Buchan Observer - Lifestyle Feed

Crichie group members’ fact-finding tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:07:43 GMT

During the weekend of May 8 and 9, four members of the Crichie Community Inn Steering Group (CCISG) went on a special fact-finding mission.

Plans on display at latest heritage centre event

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:01:52 GMT

Buchanhaven Heritage Society is preparing for its next general exhibition on May 25 between 12 noon and 4pm where draft plans for the centre will be on display for community views and comments.

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:35:47 GMT

More than £1,300 was raised for charity at the recent Skipper Expo by serving more than 5,000 sample tasters of seafood to exhibitors and visitors in just ten hours .

Renovation for aquarium

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:43:43 GMT

One of the North-east’s favourite tourist attractions has recently undergone a major renovation which has seen it’s central exhibit given a new look.

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

All roads lead to Longside as gala season gets underway

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:10:10 GMT

IT’S the start of gala season again and first up is Longside, where the gala fun kicks off on Thursday, May 16 with the ever popular duck race in the Cairngall Burn from 6.30pm to 8pm.

North-east Aquarium gets the grand design treatment

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:34:18 GMT

After 16 years of opening, Macduff Marine Aquarium’s unique kelp reef exhibit at the centre of the attraction has had a complete makeover.

Maud Railway Museum hosts open weekend

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:31:54 GMT

Maud Railway Museum will be hosting an open weekend this Saturday and Sunday (May 11-12) between 12noon and 4pm.

Oh What A Night in store for Peterhead music lovers

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:30:15 GMT

PETERHEAD Communtiy Theatre is the venue for a star-packed variety night later this month.

Peterhead Group annual bingo

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:48:11 GMT

Sandra Kinghorn welcomed members of Peterhead Group SWRI to the annual charity evening held recently in Mintlaw Indoor Bowling Club.

Cruden Bay’s talent keeps shining!

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:31:55 GMT

CRUDEN Bay youngsters have certainly shown that the village has great stage talent.

Property - it’s more than black and white

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:39 GMT

If you’re confused by colour charts, wavering over wallpaper, and dithering over decor, there’s a solution which could bring your home into fashionable focus.

Property - do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:01 GMT

Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.

Who’s building what and where around Buchan

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:45:51 GMT

THE following planning applications have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council for consideration:

Team 29 celebrate

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:26:41 GMT

After 12 weeks of hard work, The Princes’ Trust Team 29 faced their last challenge.

Kerry organises May 4 fundraiser

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:14:17 GMT

Kerry Short, local performer and singing and dance instructor at Peterhead Music and Rock School, is organising a fun day in order to raise funds for The Anthony Nolan Trust after local girl Catherine Melrose was diagnosed with Leukaemia earlier in the year.

Digging deep for new pitches

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:07:27 GMT

THE first sod was cut at New Deer’s ambitious new all-weather pitch development last week.