Aberdeen Voice

Old Susannah No. 78: Austerity Special

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:51:30 +0000

Voice’s Old Susannah comments on current events and enlightens us with definitions of some tricky terms with a locally topical taste. By Suzanne Kelly. Tally Ho! What was that great seismic shake, that sonic boom that was felt all up and down the coast this week? The police were flooded with calls, so I’m [...] Related posts:

A Gowfer’s Lament

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:51:17 +0000

By Bob Smith. The game o gowf is puzzlin Causes frustration yet gies pleasure Fin ye think ye’ve got it cracked It shows it’s got yer measure . Yer drive it splits the fairway The nine iron shot’s a dream Ye miss anither twelve inch putt It’s aneuch ti mak ye scream . Anither drive [...] Related posts:

Aberdeen’s Biggest Garden Party

Mairi at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:51:05 +0000

£10,000 has been awarded for a Jubilee party in Union Terrace Gardens! With thanks to Iain Richardson. Community group Common Good Aberdeen were delighted this week to receive an award of £10,000 to support a Jubilee Tea Party on Saturday 23rd June in Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens. The money was awarded by Aberdeen City Council [...] Related posts:

“Licht Blues” Hiv Turn’t Ti Green

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:50:01 +0000

By Bob Smith. Some fowk doon Govan wye Wi sad facies hiv bin seen Fair dumfoonert aboot the news Gers saved bi a mannie GREEN . Noo things cwid hae bin affa worse An fair added ti Blue Noses plight If Charles G an Craig W jined forces Gers wid be ained by Green an [...] Related posts:

Climate Change Effects From The Use Of Nuclear Weapons

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:49:52 +0000

This is one of a series of articles being produced by Aberdeen and District Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). You can read further articles in both past and future editions of Aberdeen Voice. With thanks to Jonathan Russell. Western and Soviet scientists in the 1980s exchanged information on the effects of the use of Nuclear [...] Related posts:

Tales Of Wartime Trawler Inspires New Exhibition

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:44:09 +0000

An innovative and inspiring exhibition will open this weekend [Saturday 26 May] at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow. WAVE/ING by artist Jini Rawlings, is inspired by the journals of an Aberdeen trawler skipper written during World War II. With thanks to Julie Aitken-Brown. WAVE/ING is an exhibition of films created by artist Jini Rawlings around the Icelandic coast and countryside and inspired by a diary written by Aberdeen trawler skipper Alfred Craig onboard HMS Van Oost, who described his trips to Iceland as part of a convoy escort service from November 1940 to March 1941. These journals are part of the museum’s collections and will be on display alongside Jini's artistic interpretation. Related posts:

Bike Co-operative Launches Revolution Range For 2012

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:44:00 +0000

True to its collective-based roots, the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative’s mission statement for its Revolution range is to make good quality bicycles more affordable. We like that. Thanks to Ged Holmyard and Sheila McLeod of EBC. It’s hard to pick up a newspaper or magazine these days without being reminded of the health, fitness and money-saving benefits of taking up cycling. Whether it’s BMX star Shanaze Reade advertising bicycle-friendly budget hotels or pressure groups saddling up to ride on Parliament, cycling has never been so en vogue. It’s enough to convince you to take up cycling, but knowing where to start can be confusing. Related posts:

Bear Grylls Hoodie Tribute Delights Aberdeen Scouts

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:43:50 +0000

Scouts from across NE Scotland celebrated as Chief Scout Bear Grylls made a guest appearance at the Bear Hunt 2012 camp, held at Templars’ Park. Taking in the Aberdeen Scout campsite on a whirlwind tour of Scotland and Northern Ireland, Bear was greeted by over 1500 Scouts of all ages. Thanks to Eoin Smith of Mannofield Explorers. Bear entered the campsite via the 9th Aberdeen Scouts’ traditional canvas tent site and was met with a Guard of Honour. He was subsequently shown around the park to experience the numerous attractions and activities, including a cycling base run by the 14th Aberdeen Scouts. Related posts:

Nick Nairn Aberdeen – A (Rave) Review

Mairi at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:43:26 +0000

By Suzanne Kelly. Some months back I had a chance to take a full day course at the Nick Nairn Cookery School, but I never got my schedule straightened out in time to sign up. Instead, I found time for ‘Quick Cook: Classic Crepes’ – a two hour lunchtime course. I am not the most easily pleased person, but I can truly say this course was everything it should have been – instructive, enjoyable, hands-on, perfectly structured, and the results were delicious. I already knew how to make crepes decently – so I thought. Louise’s techniques (different and clearly superior to my usual style) were demonstrated with enthusiasm and clarity. Related posts:

Ewan McIlwham – An Appreciation

Fred at Aberdeen Voice — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:43:08 +0000

A major retrospective exhibition of the work of Scottish painter Ewan McIlwham opened at the Podgers Hall in Pumpherston last week. Special Correspondent for Arts and Culture Gubby Plenderleith reports McIlwham, a recluse who has led a solitary and ascetic existence on the West Coast island of Gin for the last twenty years, has been an enigmatic and controversial element in the chemistry of contemporary art since he first launched his Woman Eating a Tattie Scone on an unsuspecting public in 1932. The model for this revolutionary piece was his muse, the legendary Senga, who featured strongly, both descriptively and metaphorically, in his early work. No related posts.