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Celebrating crime month
To celebrate Crime Month, Lin Anderson, Caro Ramsay and Aline Templeton will be appearing at Arbroath Library for an evening panel discussion of Scottish crime writing and their own characters and novels on Friday, June 7, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Common Good Fund concerns
The dilemma over whether Arbroath library should be removed from the town’s Common Good Fund has caused concern for Brechin’s audit.
Youth are missing piece in planning
Youth involvement is the “missing piece in the planning jigsaw” in Angus, Perthshire and Tayside according to Planning Aid for Scotland.
Ken McClure attends Angus reading group
Brechin book-lovers are invited to the third annual Reading Group Day in Angus, at Carnoustie Library on Saturday (June 1) from 2 to 3.30 p.m.
Police urge caution on the roads during heavy rain
Police Scotland is urging drivers to take the utmost care on the roads as heavy rain, hailstones and thunderstorms are set to sweep across Tayside this afternoon and into the evening.
Announcements
Alice Ward : Obituary
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 23 May 2013
Janet Meldrum : Acknowledgement
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 23 May 2013
Janet Meldrum : Obituary
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 16 May 2013
Irene Hughes : Obituary
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 02 May 2013
Cath Riley : Acknowledgement
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 25 April 2013
Down Memory Lane
40 years ago
Cricket: Brechin took on Perth at North Inch, Perth on Saturday, May 19. A perfect batting wicket and pitch but the Brechiners put up a dismal performance. The batting will have to improve if Brechin hope to keep up at the top. Too many players chasing after the runs instead of settling themselves in before the run scoring.
30 years ago
Football: Newly promoted Brechin have a marvellous start to their first season in Division 1. With a bye in the first they are drawn against the League Cup holders Celtic in the second. The first leg will be played at Glebe Park on Wednesday, August 24, and the second on Saturday, August 27, at Celtic Park. The match will be all-ticket as the capacity at Glebe Park is only 7,500.
50 years ago
GOlf: Bob Kerr who took up duty last week as golf pro at Edzell, belongs to the village and was caddying on the course at the age of six. Now he is 60 and back from the USA after 35 years as professional at various clubs including Grey Rocks and Matis Beach in Quebec, at Cornwall, Ontario and in Nova Scotia. Bob learned his golf at Edzell under pros Sandy Lindsay and Gilbert Robb. He became one of the best golf instructors in Canada.
40 years ago
Football: Douglas Low and Thomas Aitken of Brechin (George, Cant, reserve) were in the Angus team which fell 2-0 in the final of the Scottish Police Cup, played at Links Park.
30 years ago
Football: Angus General Purposes Committee has agreed unanimously to give a civic reception to Brechin City FC for their achievement in gaining promotion to Division 1. Councillor Robert Forester, Forfar, said: “They have done so well and we are rightly proud of them.”
School Notes
Pupils learn about the role of bees
Pupils from Andover and Edzell Primary schools got some hands-on experience on how to “Bee Aware” of the importance of bees.
Stunt cyclists wow pupils
Children from Maisondieu Primary School were entertained by a cyclists from the Riderz stunt cycle team this afternoon to help spread the message ‘Give Me Cycle Space’.
Bursary award for North Angus Football Schools Association
North Angus Football Schools Association today (May 22)became a recipient of the coveted ‘Go for it Scotland!’ sports bursary, by Quality Meat Scotland and sportscotland
Third place spot for Brechin High
Pupils at Brechin High School were third in the Creative Spaces competition held at Dundee College, winning £200.
Angus Schools Rock fest tickets go on sale
Tickets go on sale today (May 20) for this year’s Angus Schools Rock Fest.
Jobs
Scotland’s working figures reveal
North Angus and Mearns MSP, Nigel Don, has welcomed the news that Scotland’s employment rate has risen.
Number of youngsters claiming unemployment benefit falls
THE NUMBER Angus youngsters claiming unemployment benefit has fallen by 115 compared to last year, according to new figures published by ONS.
Business’s relocation to Brechin is paying off
A LEADING Brechin business has announced that apprenticeships will be used along with a recruitment drive to help tackle an increase in demand for services.
Local Businesses
Blanket flood premiums are unfair
The news that Scottish homes may be subsidising flood insurance in the UK as a totally unacceptable anomaly by a local MSP.
In the pipeline
Planning permission is being sought for the following projects in the Brechin area:-
Angus Council exhibits at All-Energy Show
Angus Council will be promoting the county to show that it is ideally placed to service the offshore wind and renewables markets at a major event this week.
Projects in the pipeline
Planning permission is being sought for the following project in Brechin and the surrounding area:-
Murder and misdeed topic for Forbes’ book
Historical murders and misdeeds from the Angus area are the main focus of a brand new book by local author, Forbes Inglis.
Property News
In the pipeline
Planning permission is being sought for the following projects in the Brechin area:-
Property - do-it-yourself
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.
Projects in the pipeline
Planning permission is being sought for the following project in Brechin and the surrounding area:-
Done roman? get the villa look
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.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
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.
Apprenticeships
Business’s relocation to Brechin is paying off
A LEADING Brechin business has announced that apprenticeships will be used along with a recruitment drive to help tackle an increase in demand for services.
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Weather for Brechin
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South
