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Middlefield Mirror
Summer 2021
NOW COVERING HEATHRYFOLD
www.shmu.org.uk/press
In this issue:
POST OFFICE CLOSURE
COVID VACCINE
LOCAL HISTORY
YOUTH WORK IN
SCHOOLS
Contents Editorial
3 E Consult Welcome to the summer edition of the Middlefield Mirror.
In this issue we have articles covering local community groups,
4-5 Post Office Closure
Middlefield Community Project, the proposed closure of Byron
Square’s Post Office and the developments at Northfield
6-7 Community Project
Swimming Pool.
8-9 Covid Mythbuster
8 If you would like to get involved and join the editorial team or if
you have ideas for this community publication you can easily get
10 How Are You Right Now? in touch with us. The staff at SHMU are able to support and train
5
anyone living in the area if they are interested in developing their
11 Elected Officials ideas, or their skills in writing, proof reading and photography.
So, please don’t be shy, this is your magazine, written, edited
12 Newsbites
and designed by folk from Middlefield and Heathryfold.
13 Northfield Swimming Pool If you live in the Middlefield or Heathryfold area and would like to
come along to the editorial meetings or submit an article then get
14 shmu in touch with Laura at SHMU on 0752586312 or email
laura.young@shmu.org.uk
15 History Page
The magazine is now on Facebook as well so you can search for
Middlefield Mirror and like the page for regular updates.
You can also view this magazine, alongside previous editions
on the SHMU website www.shmu.org.uk then click the
‘PRESS’ option.
Middlefield Mirror is a community publication and the views
expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial team
or of shmu.
Covid-19 has made many changes to our routines and life as we
know it. Many of these changes have left us feeling negatively
about the situation but there have been some positives from the
lockdown Covid brought about. Whether it’s getting to see more
of your local area, reconnecting with family and old friends or
having a slower pace we would love to hear from you about your
positive experiences during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Supported by
What is E Consult?
Wilma Collie
It’s a phrase which has come into my surgery’s website. After security times a doctor is needed. You then
the public domain recently. This is questions to establish my identity get a chance to look over all your
something which is being promoted and to make sure I was a patient of statements and change anything you
by a lot of health boards as THE way that practice I then had a selection need to. At the end you are told the
to access medical help. This is a of topics to choose from. I clicked information you have given will be
service which a surgery can sign up on the advice on an ongoing health passed to your surgery and you will
to and as things continue to change problem section which then asked me be called the next day.
on so many fronts this looks like the for more details. This is a good bit as I have always been called the
way forward. I can take my time and go over my very next day and my problem
So, what is it? If you have used it, answers and change anything I don’t has been resolved.
have you liked it? It does of course like. Seeing a doctor face to face it’s
It may seem a strange way to access
need access to the Internet even if not always easy to remember what
help for a medical problem but it is
it’s on a phone. I use it all the time you want to say. Then I was asked if
only one way and phoning the surgery
and wouldn’t want to go back to the I had done anything to help myself,
is still an option but the E Consult is
old booking an appointment system. taken any over the counter remedies
new and exciting and is worth a try.
This is my experience. I needed some for instance. I would then be asked
advice after being diagnosed with a what medical person I want help from.
health problem and I logged on to Sometimes a nurse will do at other
3
Post Office Closures
Hit Community
An announcement in June has revealed that Spar are planning to get rid
of five Post Office counters in Aberdeen, including the Post Office counter
based in their shop at Byron Square.
Spar claim that this is one of the l And now Spar and Post Office, having JOHN: “I’m not happy with
oss making counters in the city done this damage, are bailing out. their decision as a lot of people
and by closing these counters it depend on their local post
I support the communities who are
will help ensure stores can continue office and they spend money
seeking to retain these services in
to operate.
their communities.” in the shop at the same time
However, community members are so Spar might be sorry for
The counters will close later this
not happy about this decision and their decision.”
year, however, Aberdeen South MP
have called for a rethink.
Stephen Flynn has been in talks with NICKY: “They closed Mastrick
Aberdeen North MP, Kirsty representatives from the Post Office Post Office and now Byron?
Blackman said: “This is completely to try and find new locations for some Utterly ridiculous. Many
unacceptable. The lack of of the branches that are under threat
people rely on the post office
accountability and responsibility by of closure.
for cashing their pension
Post Office is something worse than
For residents of Middlefield and and benefits, not to mention
I’ve seen from any organisation,
Heathryfold your other nearest Post parcels, postage and banking.
other than banks. The Post Office
Office counters are: People will suffer.”
should be considered a vital public
service. Again, like banks. We should MIDDLEFIELD POST OFFICE JACQUI: “I’ve spoken to
not be seeing Post Office closures, 832-827 Great Northern Road local councillor and was told
particularly in some of the most AB24 2BR not sure what can be done.
deprived communities in Aberdeen.
There has been no public
CUMMINGS PARK POST OFFICE
A lot of these Post Offices in Spars consultation at all. It seems
29-31 Moir Crescent
were opened without any consultation.
AB16 7DB
Northfield isn’t the only area
Some resulted in the closure of local affected. Cummings Park,
stand alone Post Offices or loss of Middlefield and Heathryfold are
jobs in these places. all affected.”
4
Gayle: “I’m
disabled so
unable to go
a distance for
a post office.
This post office
is always busy
so I don’t agree
with their
decision at all.”
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Middlefield
Community Project
Nursery
End of term activities and trips elephants etc, however, they are maybe not aware of our
own local native species so much.
The staff and children enjoyed celebrating the children’s
achievements and their time here with a variety of happy The orange nursery will become ‘The Wee Heilan Coos’
last day activities. These help support the children in
The Purple nursery will become ‘The Wee Helpful
their transition and also support them to understand that
Hedgehogs’
endings can be happy and positive as well as a little sad
too. In August many of the children will be leaving our The nurseries will also have new picture logos to
setting to move on to start school. We would like to wish match their names.
them all well and hope they come back to see us, to let
A big thank you to Farrans and Bridge of Don
us know how they are getting on.
Men’s Shed
The nursery children and staff enjoyed their end of term
We would like to say a big thank you to Angela Newlands
celebration activities and summer trips. Both nurseries
who works for Farrans as they very kindly donated a
enjoyed going to Dizzy Rascals with the nursery staff.
total of £500 to our two nurseries to buy some new
Great fun was had by all. The younger children in the
garden planters, to help develop the children’s interest
orange nursery enjoyed going to Wynford farm.
in growing and planting. We were then put in touch with
New nursery names for August another local charity, Bridge of Don Men’s shed that
The nursery staff and children helped to decide some have volunteers who use local, sustainable materials to
new more permanent names for the two nurseries as create a wide variety of fantastic garden resources. It is
of August 2021. We wanted names on the theme of always great to support other local initiatives so we will
traditional Scottish wildlife as we felt that many children be investing our donation of £500 for them to build the
are very aware of other animals such as lions, tigers and planters and other garden resources which the nursery
staff have chosen. So a big thank you to the Bridge of
Don Men’s Shed for agreeing to make all of our chosen
resources. We look forward to when they are ready and
finished later on in the year.
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ADP funding
We are delighted to announce that we have been attachment. We have several staff who are qualified
awarded funding to support members of the to deliver the programme. The Circle of Security
community either directly or indirectly affected helps identify the source of childhood trauma and
by drug and alcohol misuse. As members of our offers support so that the same issues are not
community we are all affected in one way or passed to their children. We would also like to use
another, so our project is offered to all community parts of the programme with teens, as we appreciate
members. Our grateful thanks to Health in Focus, that they will be the next generation of parents.
Alcohol and Drugs Partnership, Locality planning
Finally, our fifth strand is a proposal to use
and the folk of Aberdeen for voting for this.
techniques from Branching Out (a mental health
There’s no one answer to the complicated issue recovery programme delivered by Scottish Forestry
of substance misuse. Which is why we have - forestry.gov.scot/forests-people/health-strategy/
submitted Breaking the Cycle, a funding bid with branching-out) with community members and young
five different strands. people. We will take groups out to the forest – with
a fully qualified Branching Out leader and invite
The first Mind U is a fully evaluated project that
them to take part in forest activities for example,
has been running successfully for over a year,
shelter building, primitive fire-lighting, tree, bird and
it was originally funded by the Harbour Board and
plant ID, tracking, conservation work, ecotherapy,
the student RAG. It is a mental health recovery
green woodworking, whittling and mindfulness. It
programme for 12-25 year olds, delivered by our
would form the basis for completing the John Muir
very experienced mental health recovery practitioner.
Discovery Award. The forest is a natural medicine
For the second part we would like to employ a with no side effects.
dedicated alcohol and drugs youth worker, who will
We hope to be offering these sessions over the
focus on working with young people and/or their
coming weeks, Covid permitting. If you or anyone
parents to raise awareness, address issues and offer
you know would be interested in taking part in any
support. The worker will also organise training and
of the project please get in touch leaving your name,
maintain up to date information for our youth workers.
contact details and what part you are interested in.
Thirdly, we have an ongoing arts project which We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
will offer a series of workshops with folk in the
Get in touch by calling 01224 697000
community and young people to create sculptures
and murals to install at various points around the
Woodland and Wellbeing Walk. This, we hope,
will have the dual positive effect on participants
and, once installed, members of the community
generally. There is considerable evidence of the
therapeutic effects of creating and viewing art. And,
if it survives, a legacy for future generations!
Circle of Security (www.circleofsecurityinternational.
com/) – our fourth strand – is an eight-week
parenting intervention programme that demystifies
and makes accessible the language and theory of
7
Covid Mythbuster
As the vaccine rollout in having a vaccination developed 8) Many, many millions of people
continues we have become so quickly meant lots of money was have been vaccinated with the Astra
aware that there are certain given to vaccine trials and lots of Zenica vaccine and have been
myths spreading about the people came forward to take part in vaccinated very safely. The blood
vaccine and we wanted to those trials. These are two hurdles clots are a very rare event, and it
help dispel them. that normally take years and years to has to be seen in the context of the
do in normal research circumstances, millions of people who have been
We spoke to Jillian Evans, Head of
so it helped us get the vaccine successfully vaccinated safely.
Health Intelligence at NHS Grampian
about the truth behind some of the quickly which was necessary. It didn’t 9) You can’t choose the vaccine that
myths connected to the vaccine. bypass any of the important safety you get. There are three vaccinations
regulations and processes and if it now but if you are under 40 you will
1) Even if you’re young and healthy weren’t for all of those processes it be offered either Moderna or Pfizer.
you need to be protected against
wouldn’t have been subject to the UK For everyone over 40 it could be any
Covid. It’s a nasty disease that can
regulation and licensing so it’s the one of those three (including Astra
affect your heart, your lungs, your
MRHA which is the UK regulator Zenica) simply because of supply
brain, so you need to get the vaccine
has said it’s safe and effective to use and logistics. All of the vaccinations
to protect yourself from getting
in humans. are shown to be highly effective.
seriously ill and having something
like long covid and it’s also really 5) There are likely to be other 10) If you’ve missed your original
important to protect those around you variants and strains of the virus appointment or if you got the time
and make sure you’re vaccinated to until we have the world vaccinated wrong then call the national helpline.
protect society, not just yourself. against Covid. Right now we know The number will be on your letter
that the vaccine protects against so give them a call and have a new
2) You can have the vaccine if you
the two main strains of the virus that appointment time offered to you.
have allergies. The main thing
are circulating, so we have a lot of It’s possible that there may be walk
to do is to ask the person who is
confidence that the vaccines we in or drop-in centres that might be
vaccinating you about your allergies
have for use now will protect you an option for you at some stage but
and if they’re worried about it, they’ll
against new variants. definitely reschedule it as we just
refer you to an allergy specialist.
want you to be vaccinated.
6) No vaccine is 100% effective
3) You won’t catch Covid from the
but this vaccine is estimated to be 11) The vaccine does not affect
vaccine. What the vaccine does
around 80% effective, so it gives you fertility, will not alter your DNA and
is that it helps your body mount a
a significant amount of protection does not contain pork or any other
defense against Coronavirus so
against serious illness and disease. animal derivatives. The vaccine also
it won’t give you the virus and the
does not have a micro-chip tracking
vaccine will disperse in your body 7) Worried about getting ill after the
device in it.
very quickly. What you might have is vaccine? Well, it’s possible that you
a few mild symptoms after having the may have a sore arm, or you may There are community vaccination
vaccination, a bit like having flu but have very mild flu like symptoms. clinics happening throughout
that won’t last long. The best thing you can do is take a Aberdeen city with new dates and
paracetamol or other mild painkiller. locations being added regularly.
4) The vaccine went through the
You’re very likely to have no For more information visit www.
same safety precautions and the
symptoms after 24 or 48 hours nhsgrampian.org/COVID-19-
same rigorous research processes
so any you do have shouldn’t be vaccination-clinics
as any other clinical trial. The
different with this is the sheer interest long lasting.
8
9
Poem
How are you
Corner
right now?’
I wish that I could slow
down time
And stop it going so fast
I want to grab a memory
Wilma Collie
And try to make it last
I saw a headline the other day asking ‘how are you right now?’ It If only I could reach out
got me thinking about how having a conversation with someone
And catch it in my fingers
can lift the mood.
I’d hold on to that memory
It doesn’t have to be a long with family and friends and even
And try to make it linger
conversation but just asking groups I’m involved with but I
how someone is at that moment quickly found out that I just didn’t But it trickles into nothing
could really make a difference. like speaking to people that way.
Ok there will be times when you We miss so much when looking at And just like holding sand
wished you had never asked, someone on a computer monitor. The moment slips right through
but that shouldn’t stop us asking
The little pauses in conversations my fingers
the question should it? Even the
which we deal with without even
most upbeat person can feel down Even though I close my hand
being aware of are not so easy
at times. Perhaps an innocent
to deal with online. A pause
remark hit a nerve and brought Time may take my moments
on a feeling of sadness and a seems like the others have left
little bit of feeling sorry for oneself the conversation and stops the And filter them away
but that mood could be lifted by a natural flow of a conversation. But my memories will be
friendly remark. Meeting face to face lets you
with me
judge a person’s mood in a way
We have all been subjected to
computers cannot. To welcome another day
levels of stress not known in
modern times and we have all In the same way judging a The comfort they will give me
realised how much family and person’s mood can really only Will dry up any tears
friends are needed but sometimes be done face to face. A friendly
things can overwhelm and lead ‘how are things’ can make a huge And surely bring a smile
to feelings of not being important
difference to someone feeling a bit To give me lots of cheer
in the mainstream of life but a
low so asking the question ,and
chat with someone can help to
taking the time to listen to the So if you catch me thoughtful
reconnect and lift spirits. I love
answer can make a difference.
technology and I am always doing Do not worry do not or be
something on my computer so I You could make someone’s day
concerned
thought when lockdown started and lets face it that’s a good
I would just go online to chat feeling isn’t it? I’m cheating time and
remembering
A memory deep in my soul
10Elected
Officials
Jackie Dunbar
It has been a privilege to represent your Councillor and MSP for the I am now in the process of putting
Middlefield, the area where I have next year, I will be donating my a team together, and renting a local
lived and raised a family over the Councillor salary to local charities office, so I can be accessible to
last 30+ years, as Councillor for every month – so far I have you. If you need some assistance
Northfield / Mastrick North ward donated to various foodbanks, with an issue or you feel there
and it was the honour of my life to Mastrick Community Centre and is a matter needing raised in the
be elected the MSP for Aberdeen my next few salaries will be going Scottish Parliament I will be there
Donside at the Scottish Parliament to Middlefield’s @thehub for a new to assist you when needed. If you
election in May. I would like to take fence that they needed to divide are needing to get in touch in the
this opportunity to thank everyone space between parent and toddler meantime, the best way to do
who voted for me and highlight to group and under 11s. so is by email: Jackie.dunbar.
those who did not that I am here to msp@parliament.scot as I do not
If any other community groups
help all of my constituents in any currently have an office phone line
could do with a little funding, please
way I can moving forward. set up yet.
do get in touch with the details of
I would also like to let you know how you would use the funding and
that while I continue as both who would benefit.
Gordon Graham
Hi Folks, Community paths within Auchmill Golf Club
Auchmill Community Woodland As most of you know I am Captain
Northfield Swimming Pool and
Fitness Centre It is still anticipated that the of Auchmill Golf Club. The club
delivery plan for these paths that is doing extremely well despite
Funding of over £4m was approved
would see a start to work by the COVID restrictions, and we are
at the last meeting. Tendering for
19th July 2021 with completion by looking the get the junior section
contracts is out and I am expecting
the 18th January 2022. up and running.
this to be awarded soon with works
commencing soon after. The Arts Group at Middlefield Stay safe
Community Project have built Gordon Graham
Heathryfold Park
some super mushrooms out of
I have joined the Friends of ggraham@aberdeencity.gov.uk
logs and I am looking forward to
Heathryfold Park and Auchmill tel 07736329751
them going around Heathryfold
Community Woodland and
Park and Auchmill Community
the group are looking for more
Woodland.
members. This will be advertised
when Covid restrictions ease.
11Pathways in Middlefield
Auchmill Pathways have been actively able to begin to trust people again.
Woodland
working in the Middlefield area for This helped immensely when she
over 20 years now, helping people gained interviews and she was then
Walks
to find work and our Employability successful in gaining employment.
Keyworker, Claudia, helps local She thanked Claudia by stating, “I
people to find suitable employment.
am happy to be back in work and
At present we are helping people
that without the help of Claudia and
Wilma Collie by telephone and email until such
Pathways I would not have found
time that restrictions change and we
a new job so quickly. I will be telling
can return to seeing our clients face
At a meeting of interested to face. other people about the service so
residents Councillor Gordon they too can get help”.
Claudia has helped many people
Graham told of the plans to Pathways help people from the
from the Middlefield area and one
maintain existing paths and new age of 16 upwards and from all
client came to see Claudia as she
paths planned.
had recently voluntarily given up backgrounds and help to identify the
A proposal to form a ‘Friends work due to trust issues with her job or training that is right for you. We
of Heathryfold’ Park group has employer, not being happy about also you to develop a plan to reach
been discussed. This would how the company worked. As she your job goal, help with CV’s, assist
enable funding to be sourced left voluntarily she was not entitled to
in completing application forms and
for any projects identified by benefits for a number of weeks and
we also have access to funds to
the community. her confidence had been severely
remove barriers to work e.g. clothing,
knocked. Claudia worked with her
There is a core group in bus fares or equipment needs. If
on a weekly basis, creating a CV,
existence already but new you would like an appointment, call
coaching on interview techniques and
members are required in order Claudia by phone on 01224 682
how to complete online applications.
to get a wider opinion of what is
Working with Claudia the client soon 939 or send her an email to
needed to benefit the community.
regained her confidence and was c.karl@pathways-online.org
Details of any future meetings
of the group will be advertised
when the group set up their own
Facebook page. Meetings are
currently held at the Auchmill
Warmer Homes Scotland scheme gets
Golf club and when allowed funding boost to help green recovery
future meetings will be held at
the hub. Please feel free to drop The Warmer Homes Scotland draught-proofing and even home
in to meet the group and find out scheme is open and helping Scots renewables. After support from
more about the aims and hopes who are struggling with energy Warmer Homes Scotland, homes
of the group. bills. The Scottish Government has are on average 20% more energy
increased funding for the scheme to efficient, with households saving
If you walk around the area
help support a ‘green recovery’ from an average £300 per year on their
and think of something which is
the coronavirus pandemic and help energy bills.
needed in the park or have an
tackle fuel poverty in Scotland.
idea to improve and benefit the To find out more call Home
area then come along and tell Over 22,000 Scottish households Energy Scotland on 0808 808
us.We are a friendly group. have already benefitted since the 2282. They’re open Monday –
scheme launched in 2015. They’ve Friday 8am –8pm and Saturday
had help to fund energy saving home 9am –5pm. Or go online: www.
improvements like new heating homeenergyscotland.org/warmer-
systems, wall and loft insulation, winter
12A contract has been awarded for £4.8 million
revamp at Northfield Swimming Pool
CHAP Group has been appointed by Aberdeen The pool is expected to open in summer 2022. The
City Council (ACC) to carry out the £4.8 million site is next to a recently completed third generation 3G
refurbishment of Northfield Swimming Pool following artificial turf pitch at Northfield Academy, and a sports
a competitive tendering exercise. The work is being centre comprising bowling greens and tennis courts.
funded by ACC with significant support from Sport Part of the project will involve landscaping to connect
Aberdeen, which operates the city’s leisure venues, as these facilities.
well as from Sport Scotland.
The pool closed due to equipment failures and as part
of the contract significant elements of the mechanical
and electrical plant will be replaced along with fixtures
and fittings. In addition, the new facility will include:
· A larger, fully accessible changing village;
· Group changing and family changing;
· 40-station fitness suite;
· Multi-purpose studio;
· Dry changing facilities;
· Clinical suites for use by NHS Grampian;
· Additional car and cycle parking.
13BFI FILM ACADEMY
Shmu are currently looking to recruit aspiring filmmakers screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and
from Aberdeen and Shire for the BFI Film Academy which sound. Participants will be supported through the process
will start after the summer. Each course offers a real of developing and producing a short film which will be
hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn new screened to an invited audience at the Belmont Filmhouse
skills in filmmaking ideal for anyone with an interest in at the end of the project.
potentially working in the film industry.
Films from previous years have been shown at Film
BFI FILM ACADEMY Festivals all over the world with Metropolitan Spaghetti
The 7th Aberdeen BFI Film Academy will launch in (2018) winning the Audience Award at the FANS Film
September. The course is open to any young person 16-19 Festival in Glasgow, and Life’s A Drag (2019) screening at
years passionate about film or filmmaking, storytelling or the prestigious Edinburgh International Film Festival.
even gaming and perhaps looking for a career in the film or
In addition to the practical experience on the course,
creative industry.
participants will also secure an NPA in Film and Media at
BFI Film Academy offers students an opportunity to work NCQF Level 5 and will become part of a BFI Alumini group
in teams to write, produce and direct original short films which opens up a range of additional opportunities for the
in an industry focused environment. Students will attend young person following the course.
masterclasses with guest professionals during the course
to enhance their learning and gain an insight into the We are dedicated to making our courses inclusive and
realities of working in film. accessible to all and welcome applications from all
backgrounds and levels of experience.
If you have a passion for film, this high-quality course
will develop your understanding of key craft areas such For more details email: bfi@shmu.org.uk
14HISTORY PAGE
ALLAN’S PUBLIC SUPPLY STORES
Alan Johnstone
The Aberdeen Daily Journal scullery, containing every requisite
of 2nd June 1905 looks from the latest in gas cookers to
forward to the opening of an furniture. Adjoining is a model
parlour, furnished with a splendid
American-style department
suite, and decorated with general
store in George Street.
bric-a-brac. Then there is a model
“The premises at 286 George bedroom, completely furnished, and
Street, Aberdeen, have undergone the speciality of the furniture is that it
extensive structural alterations, is of local manufacture. There is also
and are to be opened to-morrow as a large room for accommodating
a branch of Allan’s Public Supply reserve stock, and another - the
Stores - one the largest, most same size as the spacious saloon
up-to-date, and best equipped - for household requisites and
establishments of its kind in the ironmongery. Facing the stairs
city. It will constitute an entirely is a stand specially constructed
new departure in its way, being as for the display of tea, dinner, and
near as possible an imitation of the toilet ware, and there is also a fine
American departmental store, and assortment of china, earthenware,
some conception of the dimensions and glass of every conceivable
of the premises will be gathered size, shape, and colour. Everything
from the fact that there is about in the premises is clean, new,
3000 feet of floor space. The store and up-to-date, and a visit to the
has been so constructed that each unique and handsome store will be
department is practically by itself. amply repaid.
The front shop, which is situated
As a speciality in connection with
directly opposite Craigie Street,
the opening, Mr Allan, with his
will be set apart principally for the
customary enterprise, has arranged
sale of groceries, provisions, fruit,
to give away two full dinner services
confectionery, and stationery. To the
of 61 pieces, and three tea services
rear is the saloon - reached by a
of 40 pieces, besides half-pounds
short stair - where a great variety of
of tea weekly for three months, a
goods is displayed for sale. There is
supply of tobacco, and sausages
a fine collection of stags’ heads, a
weekly for the same period. These
beautiful assortment of china, from
handsome gifts will be given on the
the commonest Staffordshire china
principle of every fiftieth customer
to Kaga china from Japan, and the
receiving one, so that all have an
Satasuma varieties, besides royal
equal chance. The establishment
blue porcelain in antique shapes.
is now in working order and there
Another large apartment has been is certain to be a rush of the public
fitted as a model kitchen, with tomorrow, the opening day.
15Community Contacts
Aberdeen City Council Helpline - 0800 0304 713 OUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE:
LOCAL COUNCILLORS
ALCOHOL
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177 650 Councillor Ciaran McRae 01224 346630
Drinkline - 0300 123 1110 cimcrae@aberdeencity.gov.uk
CRIME Councillor Gordon Graham 01224 523594
Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 ggraham@aberdeencity.gov.uk
DRUGS
Alcohol and Drugs Action Helpline Area MSP
01224 594700 or 07927192706 Jackie Dunbar
– MSP for Aberdeen Donside
Narcotics Anonymous
Aberdeen office: 0131 34 85067
0300 999 1212
Jackie.Dunbar.msp@parliament.scot
DENTIST
Emergency - G-Dens - 111 Area MP
Kirsty Blackman
DOCTORS
– MP for Aberdeen North
NHS 24 Emergency - 111
Aberdeen office: 01224 633285
POLICE kirsty.blackman.mp@parliament.
Non-Emergency - 101
ELECTRICITY DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
If you have a power-cut - 105 Domestic Abuse is not acceptable. It is not your fault
GAS and you are not alone. Domestic Abuse is when you
Gas Emergency - 0800 111 999 are hurt, bullied or frightened by:
WATER Your husband or wife. Your boyfriend or girlfriend
Scottish Water Emergency - 0800 0778 778 Your current or ex-partner
HOUSING Their behaviour can be; controlling, physical, sexual,
Emergency Repairs - 03000 200 292 financial or emotional.
Family Planning - 0345 337 9900 Help and support
Mental Health Aberdeen - 01224 573892 There are services available to support you, and
Breathing Space - 0800 838 587 they are still open. You do not have to wait for an
emergency to get help. Tell someone you trust
Samaritans - Need to talk
or contact:
01224 574 488 or 116 123
Police Scotland
SOCIAL WORK
If you are in danger and it is an emergency, call 999.
Adult Protection - 0800 731 5520
For non-emergencies call 101
Joint Child Protection Team
01224 306877 or 0800 731 5520 National Domestic Abuse Helpline Free and
confidential advice. Open to all. 24 hours a day.
Aberdeen City Carers Service- 01224 914036 Telephone: 0800 027 1234. Website: sdafmh.org.uk
Age Scotland - 0800 1244 222
Grampian Women’s Aid
CFINE 01224 596156 Telephone: 01224 593381. Website:
Financial Advice at CFINE 01224 531386 grampian-womens-aid.com
Pathways 01224 682 939
Citizens Advice 01224 586255 Rape Crisis Grampian Telephone: 01224 590932.
St Machar Credit Union 01224 276994 Website: rapecrisisgrampian.co.uk
Northfield Medical Practice 0345 013 0740
Woodside Medical Group 01224 492828You can also read
