Click HERE to download a copy of the Flower Show booklet and entry form! 63rd Annual Tarves Flower Show In the Melvin Hall Saturday 13th August 2011 2pm—4pm Admission (includes Tea) Adults £2 &Children £1 […]
Local Photographer Martin Mathieson producers photographic art from his home at North Burnside of Schivas Near Tarves. People may know Martin from his displays at local school events and he has expanded to produce framed and mounted prints of stunning close up photographs and sepia tinted monochrome shots that bring a new close perspective to everyday things.mailto:martin.mathieson@virgin.net or Tel 01358 761301
Liz Rothnie has passed away after a short and unexpected illness. Beloved wife of Rob Rothnie,of Beinn Lora,Raitshill near Tarves. Liz had been diagnosed with a tumor barely a few weeks ago and her sudden departure has shocked many who knew her.
Liz will be remembered for many local things including the Church and Fairtrade and will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be on Thursday 14th July at 1:30pm at Tarves Parish Church.
and,11th,14th,21st,25th &28th July,4th &8th August
Tours will run at 12 noon and 2pm on each of these days
Join junior guide,Iona Thomas-Wright,on a tour which will either take you behind the scenes to discover what it was like working as a maid in a Victorian stately home or show life from the perspective of a young Victorian lady.
Suitable for ages 5-12. Children’s costumes will be provided.
Children £6.50 (members £4),adults free
Please book to guarantee your place. Tel:0844 493 2179 or email haddo@nts.org.uk
The library is on the ground floor near the visitors car park. The outer door is automatic and visitors should ask at reception if they need assistance to open the library doors
MILNE (Tarves/Ellon) Suddenly after a long illness,at Auchtercrag Care Home,on Monday,July 4,2011,Harry James (Plumb). Beloved husband of Daisy,dear dad,stepdad and devoted granda. Funeral private. No flowers and no callers please.
also 11th,14th,21st,25th &28th July,4th &8th August
Tours will run at 12 noon and 2pm
Join junior guide,Iona Thomas-Wright,on a tour which will either take you behind the scenes to discover what it was like working as a maid in a Victorian stately home or show life from the perspective of a young Victorian lady.
Suitable for ages 5-12. Children’s costumes will be provided.
Children £6.50 (members £4),adults free
Please book to guarantee your place. Tel:0844 493 2179 or email haddo@nts.org.uk
COUTTS (Bridge of Don) At the Links Unit,Aberdeen,on June 26,2011,Ian Coutts,aged 77 years (late of Tarves). Beloved husband of Jean Murray,a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral private.
LEITH (Tarves) Peacefully,at Garioch Care Home,Inverurie,on Thursday,June 2,2011,William (Billy) Leith,aged 86 years. Eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs W. Leith,Ivy Cottage,Tarves. Funeral service in Tarves Parish Church,on Thursday,June 9,at 11am.,thereafter to Tarves Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.
Tarves,Scotland where quality of life is the prize in a rural setting just 30 minutes drive from one Europe’s beautiful small cities – Aberdeen.Our community has always welcomed visitors to Aberdeenshire. Some have passed through,some have stayed awhile,and others have settled amongst us.We are happy to welcome you to Tarves on the web. We hope your virtual visit will encourage you to find out more about our real village and the leisure and business benefits it can offer.
Other websites of Interest
Gazeteer of Scotland –Tarves ParishThe Gazetter is an acadmic,historical and cultural site which provides background information on the Parish
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Liz Rothnie has passed away after a short and unexpected illness. Beloved wife of Rob Rothnie,of Beinn Lora,Raitshill near Tarves. Liz had been diagnosed with a tumor barely a few weeks ago and her sudden departure has shocked many who knew her.
MILNE (Tarves/Ellon) Suddenly after a long illness,at Auchtercrag Care Home,on Monday,July 4,2011,Harry James (Plumb). Beloved husband of Daisy,dear dad,stepdad and devoted granda. Funeral private. No flowers and no callers please.
Deaths – LEITH