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Green Times Summer 2014

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On June 13, 2014

In News

The summer 2014 edition of Green Times has just been published with information on Aberdeen’s environmental news and events. In this publication find out about:
·         East Tullos Burn project
·         Clean Up Aberdeen
·         Waste Aware Updates
·         River Don gateways
·         Eco Schools
·         Sustainable living video
·         Duthie Park and Countryside Rangers events and activities
To view a copy of this edition go to Our Green Times
Regards
Alison Leslie
Sustainable Development Officer
Planning & Sustainable Development
Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen in Bloom

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On June 11, 2014

In News

Judging for The Aberdeen in Bloom Garden Competition  2014 will take place over two weeks from 28th July to 8th August. There are various categories for the competition and City Allotments is category 8. I am circulating this e-mail to encourage as many of our plotters as possible to enter the competition this year. Our allotment site is the biggest in the City and the City Council would greatly appreciate a strong participation from our Association.
Judging is based on the following criteria:-
Condition of Plot
Crop Quality
Variety of Crops
Waste Management
Organic Methods Adopted
Aesthetic Quality/Health and Safety
There are a lot of very interesting and varied plots on our site and it would be good to see what the judges say. Don’t be put off because you think your plot might not be good enough – its participating that counts.
A notice has been posted on the site notice board about the competition and I have entry forms available for any one interested. – Just let me know.
The closing date for all entries is 18th July
Stuart Oram
Chairman – GFAA

New Opportunity from Sky

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On June 4, 2014

In News

Juliette Camburn of Keep Scotland Beautiful is keen to support Scottish involvement in this new gardening programme from Sky 1 TV.

2014-06-04 at 17.15

Stuart

Bonfire and Skip Success

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On May 31, 2014

In Events

I want to say a big thank you to all who contributed to making our bonfire and refuse skip collection such a success over this weekend. I don’t think our site has ever looked better.

Man at work

Man at work

Wow!

Wow!

Hot hot hot!

Hot hot hot!

Careful selection

Careful selection

Phew!

Phew!

Smokeless fuel

Towering Inferno

It was great to have such a good turnout and especially good to see so many generations at work on so many plots and as part of our general tidy up activities.  2014 is off to a great start!

Stuart

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Treasure Trove Found

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On May 29, 2014

In News

After 26 years of digging, I finally unearthed treasure on the plot!
It looked like a coin all encrusted in grunge. Perhaps it would be a Roman coin?
After a few scrapes and scrubs the treasure turned out to be a humble halfpenny with George VI on one side and a sailing ship on the other. But the date was auspicious – 1942 the year I was born – so I’m keeping the humble halfpenny as a good luck token!
Lucky?

Lucky?

Just reward after 26 years of digging!

Just reward after 26 years of digging!

Stuart

Rubbish Skip and Bonfire Weekend

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On May 29, 2014

In Events, News

Just a reminder that a skip will be available on site over this w/e at the front car-parking area beside Garthdee Road. Metal should be placed at the side of the skip – not inside. We expect the skip/trailer to be delivered between 12-30 and 3-30pm this Friday and it will be uplifted on Monday morning.
A good opportunity to get rid of unwanted carpets and corrugated-iron!
We are planning a bonfire on Saturday so make sure any unwanted wood is placed at the top car-park. No need to put wood in the skip.
If you have a spare moment to help with collection and removal of any rubbish into the skip please give us a hand on Saturday or Sunday.
Please don’t overload the skip/trailer.
Thanks,
Stuart

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