VISIT TO HADDO HYDRO SCHEME AND BIOMASS ENERGY PROJECT

July 16, 2012

Aberdeenshire Environmental Forum FREE visit to small scale Hydro scheme and Biomass Project on Haddo Estate, Methlick

On Wednesday 18 July 2012, Aberdeenshire Environmental Forum are organising a visit to the small scale Hydro Scheme and Biomass Boiler project in operation at Haddo Estate. The visit is open to anyone interested in seeing and learning more about these renewable energy schemes, staff from Haddo Estate have kindly agree to lead, and provide information during, the visit.

The Hydro Scheme produces up to 16 kilowatts of power and utilising an Archimedean Screw generator. The biomass project utilises wood chips from timber grown on Haddo Estate and provides heating and hot water for 22 affordable houses and, very shortly, the local primary school.

For anyone interested in participating visit please meet at Methlick Village Car park, (next to the play park and Public Toilet block), GR NJ 858 370 at 7pm on Wednesday 18 July. Please telephone 01467 624734 as soon as possible, to confirm that you will be coming along.

Udny Trust seeks development officer – P/T

July 14, 2012

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Salary £26K (pro rata, initially c22 hours per week)

The Udny Community Trust Company was formed in October 2009. Its aim is to disburse funds into the local community and to manage community projects.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to develop and manage projects and to provide support to the Board and wider community. As this is a newly created post, the successful candidate will be a self-starter with the confidence and ability to quickly develop productive relationships with the local community, third sector and commercial partners.

The post is offered initially on a fixed term basis until March 2016 with flexible hours to suit the needs of the Trust. Some evening work and weekend work will be required and you will need access to your own transport.

More information VISIT the UDNY TRUST web pages at http://udnytrust.wordpress.com/

Closing date for applications Friday 10 August 2012.

Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Marvellous Minibeasts- 18th July

July 14, 2012

Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Marvellous Minibeasts

Wed 18 Jul
Pitmedden Garden

A closer look at the creepy crawlies living here at Pitmedden.All our events begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Some of our trails are unsuitable for pushchairs. Please let us know if you have special requirements.

Prices:Adult : £ 1.00 and Child : £ 3.00

Contact: For further information please call 0844 4932167

Booking: Booking essential – 0844 493 2167

Children’s Tours at Haddo House – Summer 2012

July 12, 2012

Children’s Tours

Dates between : Thu 19 Jul – Thu 16 Aug
Haddo House

Upstairs, Downstairs – Join the housekeeper for a behind-the-scenes look at what life was like working and living at Haddo House in the Victorian era.A tour for children looking at life in a country house in the late nineteenth century. Costumes are provided to get into character and experience life as a servant at Haddo.

Suitable for ages 5-12. Costumes are provided.

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