Deeside Piper and Herald - Lifestyle Feed

‘Alford spring clean’ to get underway

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:19:24 GMT

Community spirit is shining in Donside as Alford looks forward to it’s annual spring cleaning with residents urged to make the town sparkle.

‘Canine carnival’ to come to Banchory

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:24:21 GMT

The Scottish SPCA are hosting no mere dog show but a ‘canine carnival’ on Sunday, June 2 in Bellfield Park, Banchory.

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.

Find your ancestors at ‘Shire libraries

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:39:03 GMT

Aberdeenshire Council is offering library members the chance to research their family tree with Ancestry Library Edition and track back through centuries of public records, tracing family lines, military service records and family certificates.

Bike festival screeches to Alford museum

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:44:12 GMT

Donside cyclists are being urged to get on their bikes as a presitgeous and brand new bike festival join forces and come to Alford.

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.

Deeside artist hosts exhibtion

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:57:37 GMT

Renowned Deeside artist Howard Butterworth is hosting a new exhibition in Aberdeen between April 30 to May 26.

Festival heading for Banchory

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:43:01 GMT

A Major book and music festival is heading to Banchory this summer.

Plenty on around Logie Coldstone

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:46:51 GMT

There will be much to do in May in Logie Coldstone, as the village hosts multiple events.

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.

Donside star backs Aberdeen for culture city bid

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:19:04 GMT

Alford hit-maker Emeil Sande has announced her backing for Aberdeen to be named UK city of culture 2017.

Aberdeenshire house prices rise

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:52:49 GMT

The average value of a property in Aberdeenshire has risen 0.2% between January and March this year compared to the same period in 2012.

Property - Do-it-Yourself

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:56:28 GMT

If you’ve outgrown where you live, adding space is often more cost-effective than moving home, especially in more expensive parts of the country.

Make patchwork sew easy

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:54:49 GMT

Patchwork throw