Activities

The local Chess Club for youngsters meets from 6.15pm-7.30 pm on Tuesday evenings at Kemnay Primary school.

(if you would be interested in maintaining this page for the Kemnay web site, please contact Claire, thanks)

Kemnay Cricket Club was formed over 100 years a go. (not a lot of people know that)

Adults train on a Tuesday evening from 18.30hrs onwards starting on 15th April 2008. Junior coaching starts on Thursday 17th April 2008 and the times are 18.15 until 20.00hrs. If you would like to come along and give cricket a try just turn up on any of the training nights at the Pleasure Park in Kemnay you will get a warm welcome from the players we are very friendly.

You can contact me on graham813@msn.com (or Tel: 641130) for more info about YOUR village cricket club

thanks for your time Graham Watson

On 25^th January, Kemnay RSPB Wildlife Explorers enjoyed an evening of activities and games centred on the annual Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place that week-end. We looked at slides showing birds likely to be seen in gardens in winter, and talked about how to tell which was which. Then, we learned how to adjust binoculars correctly, and practised using them to identify birds in small photographs at the far end of the room. There were prizes for those who got them all correct! Everyone took home a Big Garden Birdwatch 2008 leaflet, and so we were all ready to make our contributions to this important scientific study of winter birds.

The RSPB Wildlife Explorers Group enjoyed a very successful visit to Montrose Basin in September. The Scottish Wildlife Trust ranger led our young members out on to the tidal mud below the visitor centre, and showed them the creatures that live there, normally unseen. One small crab was apparently a bit "crabby" at being disturbed, and gave one of the children a none-too-friendly nip. No harm was done, but such a new experience was clearly very exciting for a young person!

Back in the visitor centre and we had time to look at the centre's varied and interactive displays. The recently refurbished Montrose Basin wildlife has improved exhibits to make it even more worth visiting. The telescopes with splendid views of the Basin's population of birds remain the main attraction. On this occasion, a party of grey seals resting on a mud bank added to the interest for our Group.

Voice From The Café

This has been a very busy summer for the café members.

 Summer Project

The project has included trips to Stonehaven pool and beach. Tubing at Alford and a day trip to Landmark. Lots of fun was had by all. The weather was fantastic. We also had an art project in the café. The young people have created amazing pieces of art which are now proudly on display in the café.

We were lucky enough to have the café open for five weeks of the holidays.

 Volunteer Group

Some of our members have been busy helping at Fetternear Estate supported by youth workers.

Kemnay Youth Café

The Youth Café in Kemnay operates as a drop-in for 12(S1's)-18 year olds. Monday & Wednesday nights from 7-9:30pm. Come in for advice on any issue or topic, join in some of our workshops or just chill out with your mates with a drink and a snack.

News reports and events for the Café follow.

The finances of the Café are further supported by the Youth Café Association, which aims to raise money for development of the facilities. The Kemnay Youth Café Association is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC038614.

Kemnay 2000 

Hope you've all enjoyed the summer break, can't believe it's nearly over.

Just a wee reminder to everyone that the club is holding an open day next week, Sunday the 27th, from 11am-1pm, at the park. It gives everyone the chance to come down and enrol for the coming year. It is also a chance to pay the fees, this year it has been set at £25.00.