Brechin Advertiser - Lifestyle Feed

Projects in the pipeline

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:27:20 GMT

Planning permission is being sought for the following projects in Brechin and the surrounding area:

How to achieve patio perfection

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:36:14 GMT

Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces.

Property - Do-It-Yourself

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:56:27 GMT

Fans of the late, lamented Property Ladder, presented by Sarah Beeny, will know that renovating a listed building can turn into a long and expensive nightmare.

Dundee Pensioners Forum

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:25:23 GMT

Dundee Pensioners’ Forum were guest speakers at the NHS Retirement Fellowship on May 28 in the Damacre Centre, having arranged the out-reach meeting.

Menmuir WRI

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:19:31 GMT

Can visiting a mudhouse be an exciting affair? Yes, would be a confident answer from the ladies of Menmuir WRI who chose Logie Mudhouse near Montrose as their summer outing destination.

Bon Accord Steam event near Kemnay

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:19:17 GMT

This weekend will see the volunteer members of Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Steam Engine Club stage a giant rally at Castle Fraser, near Kemnay, Aberdeenshire.

Sun shines for Angus show

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:18:49 GMT

The organisers of this year’s Angus Show could not have hoped for better weather, with Friday and Saturday bathed in sunshine.

Pipe band perform at City Hall for summer concert

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:41:45 GMT

The City of Brechin Pipe Band took to the stage on Saturday, June 1, when they hosted their successful summer concert at the City Hall.

Forces Day parade

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:34:05 GMT

Local people will be given the chance to show their support for the armed forces at a special event in Arbroath on Saturday (tomorrow).

Property DIY

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:02:18 GMT

If your home’s loft is more valuable to you as living space than storage, converting the loft is the obvious thing to do.

Nicky’s Labour of Love casts a spell

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:53:12 GMT

It would be easy to assume that Nicky Haslam, an interior designer with a global reputation and no stranger to private planes and palaces, might possess a home suited to the pages of celebrity magazines.

Big Lunch success for Gardner Memorial

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:44:24 GMT

Gardner Memorial Church hosted a community lunch in St Ninian’s Square to mark the 60th anniversary of the coronation on Sunday.

Model maker reveals his model methods

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:38:55 GMT

The Friends of Brechin Town House Museum held their eighth annual general meeting in the Town House Museum on Tuesday, May 21.

Strathmore Games all set

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:37:42 GMT

This Sunday (June 9) will see the ninth annual Strathmore Highland Games, which is to be held in the stunning grounds of Glamis Castle.

Brechin Probus Club latest news

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:37:35 GMT

At the Brechin Probus Club meeting held last week, Brian Titmuss entertained members with a very interesting talk.

Lathallan School Pipe band prepare for European competition in Forres

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:37:23 GMT

Lathallan School Pipe Band are hard at practise as they prepare to take part in the European Pipe Band Championship held in Forres, Moray.

Laura gives talk on Europe experience

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:37:01 GMT

At their recent meeting, Brechin Rotary Club members were joined by a Brechin High School pupil who was the town’s first ‘Euroscola’.

Witches of Eastwick set to fly into Brechin City Hall

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:30:55 GMT

Opus Theatre Club are hoping to be flying high with their next production, Witches Of Eastwick with rehearsals under way and going well. The show runs from September 4 to 7 at Brechin City Hall. As president Gordon Smith said: “Opus have always been ready for a challenge and Witches Of Eastwick certainly poses that on a technical and content basis.

Edzell to be stopping point for Mark’s gruelling task

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:43:27 GMT

Edzell will be a stopping point for adventurer and cyclist Mark Beaumont as he nears the end of a 10 day challenge to support the STV Appeal 2013.

Guide lists events in Angus this summer

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:19:43 GMT

A whole feast of events is on offer to visitors and Angus residents with the launch of the 2013 Summer in Angus guide.