It was good to catch up on what’s happening at the Bettridge Centre in Newtonhill tonight.
The annual general meeting heard tonight there are 38 user groups offering a wide range of activities including new ones such as pilates, judo, archery and yoga.
Plans for expansion into the basement were outlined, which would see phase three of the development of the centre.
Over the year the centre has attracted grants from a variety of donors, for example, the AWPR, Tesco, Total, Meikle Carewe wind farm, and Aberdeenshire Council. The AWPR money will be used to tar the car park, with work due to take place next month. Also in the offing will be LED lighting in the main hall, and CCTV (which is being donated).
There are five members on the committee, and more volunteers would be most welcome. The new chairwoman is Lynsay Doig, the vice-chairwoman is Melanie Torrance (after serving as chairwoman), Malcolm Macarthur as treasurer, and Alison Stewart as secretary.