Groups

22 people attended Kemnay & District Swimming Pool Association's open meeting on 21st August 2008. Simon Copping welcomed everyone and thanked them for turning out in such wet weather.

Formal business began with approval of the minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting, held on 10th May 2007. Simon then presented his Chairman's report. He reminded everyone that Scotland will have the 2014 Commonwealth games and that Alex Salmond has expressed his support for improved leisure facilities throughout the country in preparation for the games. This is much needed, because the Press & Journal reported in November that 2500 children were awaiting places for swimming lessons, and with the closure of the Bon-Accord Baths and the Aberdeen Ice Rink this year, the chances of a pool for Kemnay might seem to be at an all time low.

The group meet fortnightly in the Friendship Room of the Village Hall. We have a varied programme with craft, games or gentle exercise in the morning followed by a packed lunch or, for special occasions - Christmas, Burns or St. Andrews we have a lunch brought in by outside caterers.

In the afternoons we have a variety of different speakers, demonstrations or musical entertainment, or on occasions we have a programme by the members. We are always looking for new ideas for our programmes and if you have a few hours to spare and feel you could help out we would love to hear from you.

New members are always welcome, you do not have to come for the whole time, just what suits you best. Why not come along and give it a try!

Well Done Kemnay!!

Our recent door to door survey has been a great success! We have had a fantastic response, obtaining an estimated 1000 signatures in support of a swimming pool in the area.   A big thanks to everybody for taking the time to sign our petition - it is exactly the sort of support we need!

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News items, related to Kemnay Swimming Pool - both internal and external sources are listed below.

1st Stop Parent & Toddler Group

1st Stop, a group that meets twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am in the Kemnay Church Centre.

It is for Mums, Dads and Child minders to get together for a coffee and a chat, while fun activities are available for their babies and toddlers (Birth to 4 Years)

Snacks are provided and Everyone is Welcome! 

Check out the Diary for upcoming sessions 

At a recent meeting of The Spectrum Singers, it was decided, not only on the new name but, that we would like a uniform too, part of that uniform is a Polo shirt which of course needs a Logo!

That's were you come in! If you are a bit of a doodler, OUR POLO SHIRTS NEED YOU!

We would like you to design a logo for us and we've made it into a wee competition - complete with prize;

A Music voucher and the offer of free membership for a year to the Spectrum singers - nae bad eh?

So, whether you're 6 or 60, "use your noodle  - have a doodle".

Our choir has been together now for 3 years and are of mixed age and abilities, ages - and keen!! Our members are from Kemnay, Inverurie and surrounding areas - some from as far afield as Westhill. We meet once a fortnight in Fintry Village Hall.

We are led by Gordon Moir, a superb musician in his own right and with too many letters after his name to mention!

We have performed in a few venues now including Kemnay, Inverurie and The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen and sing a wide range of pieces from Disney to Westlife to The Orkney Lullaby.

The Kemnay Panto Group are a friendly bunch who meet on Wednesday and/or Friday evenings from the beginning of September up until Pantomime time, around the beginning of December.

They are always looking for interested people who can make any contribution to their annual production. Examples of things that need doing include; sewing, costumes, lights, sound, painting scenery, shifting scenery (they promise it's not a lot of scenery, it's only a wee hall!) music and onstage folks.

Willing helpers are ensured that they won't be forced onto the stage if they come under the "shrinking violet" category!

Kemnay Football Club - KFC 2001

Thanks to some kindly volunteers there should be a coach available for this years intake into P1.

If you would like your loonie or quinie to have a go at the fitba after the summer holidays then you might like to come along to the open day being held in "the pleasure park", Bogbeth Park on Sunday 27th August 2006 for more information, meet the coaches and to enrol

RSPB Wildlife Explorers are the junior branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

The Kemnay Group welcomes children from a wide area including Inverurie, Alford and surrounding districts. Meetings are on the last Friday (or Saturday) of each month, excluding July and December. Its activities are aimed at children aged about 7 to 12, and are intended to be both fun and educational.

Indoor meetings are usually in Kemnay Village Hall at 7 p.m. There are games and activities such as making bird or bat boxes. Sometimes local experts give slide shows on wildlife, or their own fascinating travels.