Month: February 2015

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2015

This week and next is fairtrade Fortnight.  Tarves is part of the Formartine Fairtrade Zone and we are proud that our area has many Fairtrade goods stocked in local outlets.  Find out more by clicking on the link.  Locally,  Formartine’s…

Local Job – Early Years Practitioner – Pitmedden Playgroup

Pitmedden Playgroup (registered charity number SC016521) Early Years Practitioner Days to be confirmed but term time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 1pm Rate per hour dependent upon experience Minimum requirement of SVQ3 in Childcare We are looking for an enthusiastic…

Tolquhon Gallery SPRING EXHIBITION 1 March to 14 April, 2015

Tolquhon Gallery SPRING EXHIBITION 1 March to 14 April, 2015 Spring is coming; snowdrops are blooming, the days are lengthening and we look forward to our annual Spring Exhibition. You are invited to the opening on Sunday 1 March from 2 pm to…

Help for Heating Fund for ‘land workers’

Help for Heating Fund The RSABI “Help for Heating Fund”, launched at the beginning of December 2014, has an initial £30,000 available on a first come, first served basis to provide single grants, each of £300, throughout Scotland – the…

TARVES BORN LORD GEORGE MACKIE DIES

The last of the Mackie Brothers of Tarves, sadly has passed away.  George, brother to Lord John and Sir Maitland (Snr) was born on the family farm in Tarves (Ythsie).  George, had a long career in farming, business, the military…