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Deeside Activity Park’s Bonfire Night was a Great Success!
Deeside Activity Park’s Annual Bonfire and Fireworks held yesterday on Sunday 6th November was hailed as a huge success by organisers.
“We can’t be 100 percent sure but we think there was between 600 and 800 people at the park enjoying the bonfire, fireworks and of course our very own Cairnton Aberdeen Angus BBQ. That is almost double if not triple the amount of guests that were here last year!” said Ken Howie, Owner of the park and also the person who put on such a wonderful display of fireworks.
The Evening was just perfect cold but very pleasant. E & M Lees had provide a courtesy bus from Lumphanan Square for local residents to come to the park to save on parking spaces, which I think was just as well as the cars were lining the road on both sides for quite some stretch from the park.
“The BBQ went down a real treat as usual, in fact we ran out of rolls, soup and onions by the time we got to the last 15 in the queue. We are wondering if we need to start making burgers for next year already? “said Fiona from DAP. “This morning we have already started to build next year’s bonfire.”
The Bonfire night is only one of a string of special events that are held at Deeside Activity Park over the year, the next event is the Santa’s sleigh rides and Santa’s Grotto on 18th December.
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Doric Event a sell out
Local Doric Festival event the Deeside Doric Dirl was a sell out event on Thursday 13th October 2011.
The Doric Festival which is in its 17th year in 2011 ran from 30th September 2011 to Sunday 16th October and events happen all over the North East to celebrate the language, songs, music and traditions of the North East. The Deeside Doric Dirl was just one of these events.
Deeside Activity Park is host to this event and there was a sell out crowd of over 160 guests enjoying the entertainment and the Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Stovies served at the interval.
‘It was grand to see so many people out enjoying the event, and wonderful to have world renowned fiddler Paul Anderson back with us at the Dirl as our headline act. We had the old favourite entertainers, such as Haldie Winton, Rob McCombie and Jim Riddoch but some new entertainers for this year the Aurora Scottish Country Dancers, Shona Donaldson and Kerry Riddoch , said Ken Howie, Owner of Deeside Activity Park who MC’d the evening and even persuaded his young daughter to tell a J C Milne poem on the night!
The Deeside Doric Dirl is only one of the special events that happen at Deeside Activity Park, their bonfire and fireworks night on 6th November at 5 pm and The Burn’s Lunch on 22nd January 2011 at 12.30 pm, where you will get the chance to enjoy some of the entertainment from the Dirl again.
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Tarland Fiddler to play at Doric Dirl
World renowned Tarland Fiddler is set to play at local Deeside Doric Event on 13th October as part of the 2011 Doric Festival.
Paul Anderson is headlining Deeside Activity Park’s annual Deeside Doric Dirl on 13th October. “It is great that Paul has agreed to play at this year’s Doric Dirl, earlier this year he wrote some tunes for Ken, so we are all hoping that he will play them at this year’s event!’ said Fiona, Sales and Marketing for the park.
Paul will be joined by Haldie Winton, Rob McCombie, local dancers and Deeside Activity Park’s very own Ken Howie to name a few. ‘The Dirl is a great event to bring the local community together to celebrate the Doric Language through song, poetry, music and dance.’ Said Ken Howie, owner of the park.
The event is on Thursday 13th October at the park starting at 7 pm and as part of the ticket price you will be served Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Stovies during the interval.
The Deeside Doric Dirl is only one of the Scottish events that happen at Deeside Activity Park, Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Steak Celebration Evenings in March and September and The Burn’s Lunch on 22nd January 2012.
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Being green just by having fun!
A local Deeside company is adding to its green credentials by upgrading its children’s play area. Deeside Activity Park in Aboyne has had an indoor and outdoor play area for a few years’ now but at the end of June the large bouncy castle will be getting put into storage to make way for a brand new greener ball pit and soft play area.
“The bouncy castle is very popular but it is getting a bit tired and in order to save on our carbon footprint a bit more we decided to get something that doesn’t use any electricity. A soft play area and ball pit was an obvious choice and I know a lot of our regular guests are getting very excited about it” Said Fiona McIver of the park.
The park is having a free open day on Wednesday 29th June for any parents and kids to come along and try out the new ball pit and soft play area. The area will be open from 10 am till 3 pm and there will be cakes and balloons and a colouring in competition.
The park is always looking for ways not only to add more to the park but also ways in which to do things greener, also changing in the indoor play area is the installation of 2 new heaters that are attached to the parks wood pellet boiler.
For more information please contact Fiona McIver on 013398 83536 or email info@deesideactivitypark.com
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Kildrummy Vintage Car Rally
The Kildrummy Vintage Car Rally is set to return for the 4th year, its 54th year to Deeside Activity Park on Royal Deeside on Sunday 12th June.
‘It’s great to be welcoming such a popular event back to the park for a 4th year. We can have up to 40 to 60 vehicles at the park for visitors and motor enthusiasts. Also the Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Farm BBQ will also be on the go, selling burgers, steaks and drinks. ’ said Fiona McIver, Sales and Marketing for the Park.
The day starts with the arrival of all the cars between 9.30 am and 11 am, the judging of the cars between 10 am and 12 pm, then from 1 pm the cars that can go on a road run around the area with them all returning for the prize giving at 3.30 pm. Any car over 25 years can be entered and there are different classes for all the cars.
“This is a free event for everyone, young and old to come along and marvel at the splendor of cars of years gone by!” said Fiona
For further information about the Kildrummy Vintage Rally see www.kildrummy-vintage-rally.org.uk, or about Deeside Activity Park at www.deesideactivitypark.com.
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Deeside Relay Race a Huge Success!
The Deeside Relay Race held at Deeside Activity Park was hailed as a huge success last night with over 70 participants taking part. The event is now in its third year running in conjunction with Running the Highlands and Deeside Activity Park.
“The teams of four were made up of two men and two women and they each had a 5 km circuit through Dess woods to run before coming back to hand over the baton to the next person in their team. It was great to see so many people out enjoying the event and the good weather.” said Neil Stewart of Running the Highlands.
After the race everyone enjoyed a BBQ and a pint of Beer. The results are 1st – Cosmic Comics in 77 minutes and 33 seconds, Pauline Larmour, Colin Larmour, Veronique Oldham, Colin Russell. 2nd – Slow and Steady Wins the Race 79:41, Simon Pearce, Liz Campbell, Katie Pearce, Kevin Harper, 3rd - Lynx Pack 80:30, Louise Provan, Bert Van Tuijl, Kirsty Robson, John Macpherson.
There were two extra prizes this year for Best Dressed Team – Deeside Demons and a spot prize – Cosmic Heroes. The Fastest individual male was Sam Burgess 15:22 and Fastest individual female was Veronique Oldham 18:22.
“The event was a very successful start to a busy week of the Deeside Beer Festival and hopefully getting a great night for the run then the weather will hold through till Saturday night!” said Caroline from Deeside Activity Park.
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Local Beer Festival shaping up to be best yet!
A local North East Beer Festival is set to be the best in the 3 years that it has been running! Deeside Beer Festival formerly known as Macbethfest is running this weekend 13th & 14th May at Deeside Activity Park.
“This year we are having 18 beers from Deeside Brewery, Angus Ales and also the Burnside Brewery, which is the most we have ever had and hopefully the sun will shine like the past 2 years and bring out the crowds” said Rob James of Deeside Brewery.
The Beer festival will run from 3 pm till 11 pm with a chance to sample all 18 beers and there will also be a famous Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Beef BBQ on the go as well.
“The number of people attending the beer festival has increased in the past 2 years and this year is shaping up to be the same. We run a bus from Aberdeen to the park and back again which is a huge benefit to people coming out from the city. It is a great atmosphere with families sitting outside having a BBQ in the early evening to then the serious beer drinkers staying to taste all the beers until the end.” Said Fiona from Deeside Activity Park.
Deeside Beer Festival is a 3 day event with a relay race on Wednesday 11th May, the main Beer Festival on Friday 13th May and finishing with a great ceilidh with renowned local ceilidh band Clachan Yell on Saturday 14th May at 8 pm.
For more information please contact Fiona at Deeside Activity Park on 013398 83536.
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Clachan Yell agrees to play at Deeside Ceilidh!
Local renowned band Clachan Yell has agreed to play for Deeside Beer Festival’s Ceilidh on Saturday 14th May 2011 at Deeside Activity Park.
The Ceilidh is part of a The Deeside Beer Festival which is a three day event, starting on Wednesday 11th May with the Deeside Relay, a 5k relay race through the Dess Woods, tracing the steps of Macbeth. Then on Friday 13th May the main event of The Deeside Beer Festival happens in conjunction with Deeside Brewery. Then rounded all off with the Ceilidh on the Saturday evening. The tickets are £15 per person which also includes food this year and the ceilidh will run from 8 pm till 12 midnight.
“It’s great to have Clachan Yell playing for our ceilidh they played here at the end of last year for a fundraising event for the local community playgroup and we all thought they were excellent so we are really looking forward to them coming back to play at the ceilidh.” Said Fiona McIver of Deeside Activity Park
“ The Ceilidh is a great event to end the beer festival with to finish off all beer from the beer festival and to dance the night away!” said Joyce from the park.
The Beer Festival is free entry again this year and the ceilidh is a bargain at £15 per ticket which also includes food. Entry forms for the running event can be found on www.runningthehighlands.com and more information on all the Deeside Festival events can be found at www.deesideactivitypark.com.
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A Change of name but still an event fit for a king!
A local North East event has changed its name but the organisers say it is still an event fit for Kings. Macbethfest was first run in 2009 in the year of Homecoming in conjunction with Deeside Brewery and Running the Highlands. This year the event is being called The Deeside Beer Festival.
The Deeside Beer Festival is a three day event, starting on Wednesday 11th May with the Deeside Relay, a 5k relay race through the Dess Woods, tracing the steps of Macbeth. Then on Friday 13th May the main event of The Deeside Beer Festival happens in conjunction with Deeside Brewery. Then to round things off on Saturday 14th May with The Deeside Ceilidh with renowned local band Clachan Yell.
“It’s great to be running this event again this year, The Beer Festival is very popular and with the bus from Aberdeen it makes it easier for people to get here and then get home again.” Said Fiona McIver of Deeside Activity Park, “We are also so pleased that Clachan Yell have agreed to play for our ceilidh on the Saturday night, having a great music to drink up the beers makes all the difference!”
“We still have the connection with Macbeth with the event being held at Deeside Activity Park so closed to were Macbeth fought his last battle and with Deeside Brewery’s signature beer being called Macbeth, but we decided that Deeside Beer Festival would tell people exactly what the event was about.” Said Rob from Deeside Brewery.
The Beer Festival is free entry again this year and the ceilidh is a bargain at £15 per ticket which also includes food. Entry forms for the running event can be found on www.runningthehighlands.com and more information on all the Deeside Festival events can be found at www.deesideactivitypark.com.
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New Cottages for Cairnton
Cairnton Farm Cottages started out as just one cottage in 2008, The Bothy which is a 2 bedroomed cottage with views across Deeside, and now just newly opened are The Stables and The Byre which are both 3 bedroomed.
The cottages are finished to a high standard and have all the mod-cons of a modern house, under floor heating, wood burning stoves, fitted kitchens with dishwashers and washing machines along with floor to ceiling windows to take in the views of Royal Deeside. All on the working Cairnton Farm.
If you book a week at any of the cottages January, February or March 2011 they are offering a free shooting or fishing lesson for everyone in the group as part of the stay!
For more information please contact Fiona McIver on 013398 83536 or www.cairntonfarmcottages.co.uk.
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Santa gets a new form of transport while Rudolph gets the day off!
Santa arrived in style on a new form of transport to his grotto at a local company yesterday. Rudolph was said to be very pleased to be given the day off!
The Santa’s Grotto was organised at Deeside Activity Park with Santa arriving on one of the park’s newest and exciting activity, their Mattrack Powerboards. Deeside Activity Park is one of the first places in the UK to have the powerboards and they are proving very popular already. As the winters are getting snowier then the park have invested in these boards to have alternatives to their other activities.
These Powerboards are stand on, track propelled snow machines that carve through the snow like a snowboard. The Powerboards offer fun and action of snowboarding without going to the ski slopes.
“It was great to have Santa here at the park, all the children got to visit him in his grotto, after him and his elf arrived on the powerboards. We did also have our groundhog sleigh rides happening throughout the day” said Fiona McIver, sales and Marketing for the park.
For more information please contact Fiona McIver on 013398 83536 or www.mattrackspowerboards.com
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Driving Licence for Teenagers!
One of the most exciting things about turning 17 is being able to learn to drive and getting your driving licence. Well one North East company is giving 12 – 16 year olds the chance to get a unique driving experience and gain a driving licence.
Deeside company Deeside Activity Park is giving 12 – 16 year olds the opportunity to gain their Deeside Driving Licence on Saturdays in January, February or March 2011.
‘We wanted to offer something different and know how popular our driving activities are, especially with this age group so this was a great package to put together. The sessions will be a choice of 3 activities from Kart Racing, Quad Biking, 4x4 and our groundhog and will be 1 hour long. The cost is only £40 per person with a maximum of 3 per group.’ Said Fiona, Sales and Marketing at the park.
Once they have passed the test that they can safely drive the 3 vehicles then they will be issued with their Deeside Driving Licence which will be valid for 12 months and can be used to gain discounts for future bookings at the park.
‘It’s all a bit of fun and our instructors will give out endorsements on the licences for any bad track behaviour just like a normal licence! With Christmas coming up this is a great present with the added benefits of the discount in the future.’ said Peter Wallace, head instructor.
The Driving Licence package will start from Saturday 8th January and run every Saturday till the end of March 2011, booking is recommended.
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Local Company Gets Gold for Green Business
A local Deeside company has won gold this week without even being in Delhi. This gold award is for the Green Tourism Business Scheme and this company has shown it takes into account the needs of the environment, local residents, businesses, and visitors; now and in the future.
Not seen usually for its green credentials Deeside Activity Park has been increasing its sustainability considerably over the past 8 years. “It is excellent to be getting accredited with this award; the park does so much to keep down its carbon footprint and be green. We have a wood pellet boiler, an automatic composter, a rainwater harvester, recycling plant and many more exciting sustainable projects going on at the park. We even held our first earth day here at the park in April.” Said Fiona, Sales and Marketing for the park.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme has been running since 1997 and with over 2000 members across the whole of the UK and Ireland, it is the largest and most established scheme of its type in the World. In Scotland the GTBS was developed in partnership with VisitScotland and it is recognised by UK national and regional government as a crucial part of its drive towards sustainability. The aim of the scheme is to build on this strong position and ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of sustainable tourism in the future.
“Everyone at Deeside Activity Park had their hand in winning this award, from the guests who recycle their rubbish, the office staff that go to measures to reduce paper usage, the kitchen staff that ensure we use local produce and the outside staff who ensure the mud is washed off the machines with only water from the rainwater harvester!” said Joyce Tomlinson head cook at The Park.
Deeside Activity Park has worked hard to gain this award by putting in place a plan to develop the green side of its business over the past couple of years and it will continue to grow on this with many other projects in the pipeline. Recently the park was a finalist in the Northern Star Business Awards 2010 for the Sustainability Award.
For more information then please call Fiona on 013398 83536.
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Local Champion Hector Riddell to be Headline Act at local Doric Dirl
Local Bothy Ballad Champion Hector Riddell has agreed to be the Headline act at one of Deeside’s prime events during the Doric Festival in October.
The Doric Festival which is in its 16th year in 2010 runs from 1st October 2010 to 17th October 2010 and events happen all over the North East to celebrate the language, songs, music and traditions of the North East. The Deeside Doric Dirl is just one of these events.
Deeside’s Doric Dirl is to be held at Deeside Activity Park on 14th October at 7 pm, Hector is the main act on this special evening of traditional music, song and dance. Joining Hector is Haldie Winton, Rob McCombie, Mrs Emslie and Deeside Activity Park’s very own Ken Howie.
‘We are fair delighted to be welcoming back the Doric Festival to the park in 2010, and especially to welcome Hector Riddell as our headline act, he is nothing short of a local hero in these parts’, said Ken Howie, Owner of Deeside Activity Park.
This is always a very popular event in the Doric Festival with a selection of the North East’s finest entertainers in attendance. The tickets are £9.50 and £7.50 for concessions, this includes a plate of stovies made with Cairnton’s famous Aberdeen Angus at the interval.
The Deeside Doric Dirl is only one of the Scottish events that happen at Deeside Activity Park, Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Steak Celebration Evening on 17th September and The Burn’s Lunch on 23rd January 2011.
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Deeside Activity Park working in partnership with Lumphanan Golf Club
Lumphanan Golf Club and Deeside Activity Park have been discussing how to make the best use of their facilities for the benefit of both businesses and their customers.
‘It is wonderful to be working alongside Lumphanan Golf Club to offer our guests an opportunity to do some activities at the park or have lunch here and then to go on to play at the course. It’s the best of both worlds.’ said Fiona McIver, Sales and Marketing for the Park.
The agreement will also give companies the opportunity to send golfers to the course when they have large corporate bookings, giving them an additional choice of activity. The first joint venture in June was a great success. Lumphanan Golf Club, a 9 hole course with spectacular views over Deeside, reopened in its current form in 2000 and has a strong membership within the local Deeside community. Working with the Park is just one of the ways they are extending their facilities to more visitors.
“We are very pleased to have entered into this arrangement with Deeside Activity Park which will attract even more visitors to enjoy our course”, said Joyce Wilson, the Lady Captain.
The Park and the Club are hoping that this venture will last for a long time with benefits for both organisations and encourage more people to the Deeside area to enjoy the wide range of sporting and recreational activities on offer.
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Mini Moto Race Day - 25th July 2010
Mini Motos are finding it increasingly difficult to find a place to practise these days but have found a haven to practice every Sunday Morning in Deeside. Deeside Activity Park opens up its Kart Racing Circuit to mini motos every Sunday, and now they are running a race day for them.
Deeside Activity Park, beside Aboyne, has a 375 m asphalt circuit, usually used for kart racing. Most Sunday mornings the park has had a good selection of riders coming along to make use of the facilities.
On Sunday 25th July, the track will be open to anyone with a mini moto for Deeside Activity Park’s annual race day. Practise starts at 9am, with a break for lunch, then qualifying laps, and a series of class races, finishing with the prize giving at 3.30 pm.
“It is great to open up the Kart Circuit to the mini moto racers again this year. This day will be a fun day, aimed at the hundreds of mini moto owners to put their machines through their paces in a safe environment.” Said Fiona, Sales and Marketing for the park.
Depending on how many competitors turn up on the day, there could be up to 6 different classes. The classes are very important to allow everyone the chance to race against similar machines and similar experienced riders. It makes for a much fairer competition.
“Lee Hepburn the Scottish Mini Moto Champion, practised at Deeside Activity Park and has taken part in many of our race days, his bike can reach top speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour. It is a great spectator sport and we welcome anyone to come along to the park on 25th July to watch the racers.” Said Fiona
All riders will need helmets and elbow and knee protection. Just turn up at Deeside Activity Park anytime after 9am.
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Activity Park Nominated for Award
Finalists for the Northern Star Business Awards 2010 were unveiled yesterday.
A total of 35 contenders were shortlisted in 12 categories for the annual celebration of north-east business success.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony and dinner – hosted by TV and radio sports presenter Gabby Logan – at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s Press and Journal Arena on Thursday September 23.
About 1,000 guests are expected to attend, making it one of the biggest events in Scotland’s business calendar.
The awards – now in their seventh year – are organised by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce.
Principal sponsor for 2010 is the Aberdeen Business School at Robert Gordon University, with supporting sponsorship from Aberdeen Harbour Board.
Highlights this year include a new lifetime achievement honour, which will recognise someone for their personal contribution to the north-east.
Chamber chief executive Bob Collier said: “This has been another challenging year for business, so it is encouraging that the nominees and our finalists in particular have demonstrated that they have been able to up their game, grow their companies and take pride in their achievements.
“It shows great potential and promise for the future economic stability of not just the north-east, but for the rest of the country and beyond. This really is an opportunity to showcase some of the best that the region has to offer.”
Finalists:
Best medium-size business – Axis Well Technology, Entier and JKM Property Services.
Best small business – Arrowdawn, SPEX and Xtreme Business Solutions.
Student placement – AMEC, Ark Occupational Health and Simmons and Company.
Renewable energy – Puffin Energy, SeaEnergy Renewables and Senergy.
Internationalisation – Ace Winches, Grampian Continental and Monitor Management Control Systems.
People development – Champion Technologies, Indigo Technologies and Johnston Carmichael.
Most socially responsible firm – ASM, the Urquhart Partnership and Thorpe Molloy Recruitment.
Customer service – Aker Solutions, BAA Aberdeen and Indigo Technologies.
Best use of IT – Aberdeen College, Arrowdawn and Dynamic Edge Solutions.
Research and development – Champion Technologies and Titan Torque Services.
Sustainability – Core Structures, Deeside Activity Park and Kinnarps UK.
Rising Star – Anna Christie, of Wood Group; Robert Hughes, of Cammach Group; Calum Mackenzie, of Mansell Construction.
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Are you a Racing Champion?
One of the North East’s premier outdoor activity centres have relaunched their summer karting league in a bid to find a racing champion of the North East in 2010.
Popular outdoor activities venue Deeside Activity Park, is hosting a karting league to entertain locals and visitors alike and to crown new champions this year. The leagues are being held every Monday morning, starting Monday 5thJuly 2010 with the last one on Monday 16th August 2010, visitors are invited to the Centre at 9.30am to take part in the competition.
“Karting is one of our most popular activities here at the park,” said Ken Howie, owner. “Last year we provided this interesting and challenging event for 3 days during the summer holidays and it proved to be very popular so we thought we would run it again but for the whole summer this year.”
The costs are £15 per person per session, which represents a substantial saving from standard activity rates. Racing times will be accumulated week by week to decide an overall winner in three categories, under 14’s, 15 – 18’s, and adults. There will be prizes for best lap times and new lap records announced at the end of the summer. Last year’s winners were Connor Hayward, Craig Burney and Graham Hayward.
Deeside Activity Park has a 375 metre outdoor asphalt racing circuit. The Bizz 200 karts are suitable for adults and there are cadet karts for the children, all have been fitted with electronic transponders ensuring accurate lap times and competitive racing.
“It’s a great way to get families doing things together during the summer holidays. It is one of many special events that the park has going on this summer, we also have a mini moto race day on 25th July ,” said Fiona McIver, Sales and Marketing for the Park. ‘We would really like to find someone with real talent that we can sponser to a semi professional level.’
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Deeside Event a Right Royal Success
A three-day Deeside extravaganza paying tribute to legendary Scots king Macbeth has been hailed as a royal success – and plans are already in the pipeline to repeat the event next year.
For the second year running, Deeside Activity Park at Dess near Aboyne was the venue for Macbethfest featuring a running event, beer festival and ceilidh. The venue lies a stone’s throw from the site where King Macbeth is said to have been killed at the Battle of Lumphanan in 1057.
Macbethfest 2010 kicked off with a running event in conjunction with Running the Highlands last Wednesday (May 12th). The event – which attracted 96 competitors – was won by Team Simpson Buchan comprising Rhona Buchan and her daughter and sons Ellie, Doug and Robbie who finished in 69 minutes, 45 seconds. Special congratulations went to Ewen McMillan who, at the age of just 11, completed the course in 18 minutes, 12 seconds.
On Friday (May 14th) beers from the renowned Deeside Brewery and guest beers from around Scotland were the focus for the second ever Macbethfest beer festival while Saturday (May 15th) saw a ceilidh with local band and T in the Park regulars “Hogtie.”
Thirsty drinkers ensured that no less than 3,200 pints of beer were enjoyed during the event.
Macbethfest also raised £200 for Macmillan Cancer Support thanks to a raffle featuring a luxury food hamper created using kind donations from Deeside Activity Park’s suppliers.
Throughout the Friday and Saturday events, a spit roast served up beef from the well known Cairnton Aberdeen Angus cattle herd run by Deeside Activity Park proprietor, Ken Howie.
Commenting on the success of Macbethfest 2010, Ken Howie said: “It was great to be joined by so many visitors from throughout the area for what was without doubt the most successful Macbethfest to date and we look forward to building on the success of the event in 2011.”
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Deeside Earth Day draws in lots of support
A well known event that has been run for the past 40 years and in many different countries had its own local mini event on Saturday. Earth Day which highlights the importance of using the worlds dwindling resources responsibly, started in the USA in the 1970’s and is now recognised all over the world. It tries to draw attention to some of today’s most important issues, like recycling and using other forms of energy.
Deeside Activity Park in Dess, Aboyne ran their own local Earth Day on Saturday drawing in over 500 visitors throughout the day. Many exhibitors including donside heating, Aberdeenshire Waste Aware and Sustainability, Forestry Commission, G5 Technologies, Aberdeen City Waste Aware, Aberdeen Forward, Andrew Nicol Forestry Consultants, DWR Architecture, Roy Cowie, Albert Middleton Pallet Recycling, Phase NRG, Ian Ballantyne, Puffin Pellets and Nuergy joined 20 car boots for the day. Cllr Peter Argyle officially opened the day and commented on how important it was to get the message out there about recycling and alternative energy resources.
‘It was a busy day and was great to see the enthusiastic car booters selling lots of items that could easily just have been thrown away! It was important for us to have a car boot sale here on the day so that not only local companies could get involved but the local people were also included. A car boot sale is the ultimate recycling experience.’ Commented Fiona McIver Sales and Marketing for the park. The park itself has just installed a wood pellet Biomass boiler to heat all its buildings onsite alongside an automatic composter, dealing with all our food and green waste. It was a day to show these off as they are usually in the background and let people know how they can themselves get involved and become a little greener in both their homes and businesses! Ken Howie park owner and Kenny Patterson from Nuergy were on hand to give guided tours and answer everyone’s questions.
‘It is all very well people knowing that they should be recycling and using the world’s resources responsibly but the day gave people the opportunity to ask the experts how they do this, and everyone went home with the tools and knowledge on how to reuse, recycle and reduce their waste.’ Fiona said. ‘The park also harvests their rainwater, has a community recycling centre, uses low energy bulbs, and solar panels to charge the batteries for our clay pigeon ranges.
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More Companies Onboard for Earth Day
Our 1st ever Earth Day on 17th April looks set to be a busy one. With G5 Technologies, Donside Heating and Nuergy just confirmed their place amongst the rest of the companies for the day.
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Hogtie Confirm for Macbeth-fest Ceilidh
World famous ceilidh band Hogtie have confirmed that they will be available to play at the 2nd Macbeth-fest ceilidh at the park. The event being held on Saturday 15th May 2010 is sure to be a huge success and Hogtie are sure to get everyone on their feet. Tickets available to purchase soon.
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Earth Day Deeside
We're hosting a new event on the 17th April this year. It's all about recycling, re-using, and alternative sources of energy. We've got lots of exhibitors and exciting demonstrations throughout the day. Entry is free to all. We are looking for local residents for our car boot sale, so if you have any unwanted articles, call us to book your space.
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Welcome to Cambus O'May Cheese Company
We are delighted to confirm that the Cambus O'May Cheese Company are to move into our 2nd business unit here at Deeside Activity Park, as they await completion of their new premises at Cambus O'May. Their delicious and traditionally produced cheeses, Lochnagar, Lairig Ghru & Cambus O'May, are proving hugely popular with our farm shop customers, and the long list of awards are testament to the quality of the product and dedication of the staff.
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Steak Celebration Evening
Due to the continued bad weather, we have re-scheduled our Aberdeen Angus Steak Celebration Evening to Friday March 19th. There are still one or two tables available if you'd like to join us.
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Welcome to Andrew Nicol Forestry Consultants
We'd like to say a huge welcome to Andrew Nicol Forestry Consultants, who move on-site to one of the new business units on Friday 29th January. The Company specialises in forest & tree management, tree planting and restocking, landscaping and woodland design, timber harvesting and marketing, among many other duties. We feel they fit perfectly with the ethos of Deeside Activity Park, and hope they will be very happy in their new premises.
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Special Events
We've just added a load more special events to this season's programme. Have a look at the special events page of this website, and get prepared to join us for our Steak Celebration, Earth Day, or the Emmerdale Karting Grand Prix. There are exciting times ahead - make sure you are part of it!
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