Evolving Inverurie

Join our next community clean up event 🧹 🗑️ 🚮

📅 When: Saturday 31st August
⏱️ From 10am to 11.30am
📍Where: Market Place, Inverurie

Meet us at the war memorial and we will bring the litter pickers and waste bags and some stylish hi-vis!

We plan a series of community litter picks on the last Saturday of each month to raise awareness and encourage residents to take more pride in their surroundings, at the same time as progressing our litter prevention strategy.

Please get in touch by email if you would prefer to join us at another time and place - [email protected]

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Evolving Inverurie
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URY Riverside Park SCIO

Some upcoming events in Garioch from Enterprising Aberdeenshire.

Tickets can be booked using the link below ⤵️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/enterprising-aberdeenshire-77843797753

Any queries contact [email protected].

This looks like a great event folks ⤵️

Over 2 Youth event is taking place at the Inverurie Community Campus, 28th of September 11am-3pm.

Over the past few months, young people from across Aberdeenshire have discussed issues and challenges which are important to them. As a result of these conversations, a group of young people have come together to organise an event which will be the springboard for change.

This event will give young people and youth groups a platform to have their voices heard, meet with like-minded young people and to make positive changes. Young people will showcase the projects they’ve been working on, raise awareness of different poverty and inequality themes affecting them and possible solutions. Examples of some themes being highlighted are - mental health, healthy/unhealthy relationships, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, transport, cost of the school day, and challenging how young people are seen and treated by others.

Over 2 Youth 24 is free and open to the public and we would be delighted if you were able to attend and see what the young people in your area have been working on around tackling poverty and inequalities.

If you are interested in becoming a Community Councillor you can find the nomination forms at:

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/community-councils/cc-election/

If you are interested in joining Inverurie Community Council please note nominations open on 19th August and close on 8th September. For more details see below ⤵️

Aberdeenshire’s network of around 70 community councils will be seeking interest from potential new members over the next few weeks as the area moves to a single election date for the first time.

Previously, community councils sought to fill vacancies on various dates throughout the year. From this year onwards, the nomination period will be the same for all groups in the area.

This year, nominations to join an Aberdeenshire community council open on Monday, August 19, and will close on Sunday, September 8.

Community councils are voluntary groups made up of people who care about their community and want to make them a better place to live.

Leader of Aberdeenshire Council Cllr Gillian Owen said: “Community councils provide an important voice for residents across Aberdeenshire and have been responsible for some fantastic activities and projects that have made a real difference locally.

“While in many cases previous members will want to continue representing their communities, it’s also important to attract new members to keep groups sustainable and bring new ideas to the table, and I would encourage anybody who would like to be involved to complete a nomination form.”

Deputy Leader Cllr Anne Stirling said: “Aberdeenshire Council benefits from a very close relationship with the community council network and together we can help achieve successes at a very local level.

“That’s why it’s important to ensure there are enough candidates to allow each community council to form, otherwise this could leave considerable gaps in the representation of local views and involvement in council activities. By offering just a few hours a month, a great deal can be achieved.”

Duties of community councils can include carrying out local projects, preparing community newsletters, responding to council consultations, campaigning on local issues, and organising community events.

Community councillors will be provided with training and ongoing support from Aberdeenshire Council.

Further information, including the nomination form and guidance, can be found at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/nominate

We're excited to announce the Inverurie Recreation Survey 2024 is now open! This is your chance to share your thoughts on the recreational facilities in our town. Your feedback is crucial in helping us enhance our community's recreational offerings. Join us in shaping the future of Inverurie's recreational, cultural and environmental activities by participating in the survey. Every voice matters! Click the link to get started.

Inverurie Recreation Survey 2024 Welcome to the Inverurie Recreation Survey 2024! We're excited to hear your thoughts on recreational facilities in our town. This survey is being conducted on behalf of Evolving Inverurie, a charity established in 2022 to enhance recreational, environmental and cultural

Inverurie looking very beautiful and our fingers are crossed for September. This is a great example of local groups collaborating together for the benefit of Inverurie. We are blessed with a strong community spirit and great ice cream!

See below from Aberdeenshire Council - 'Aberdeenshire Decides' building a network of people across Aberdeenshire that want to get involved and have their say, and there will be opportunities in the future for people to vote on how some money is spent. ⬇️

From transport and town centres to healthcare and housing—there’s a wide range of topics that we’d like to hear your views on.

We’re building a network of people across Aberdeenshire that want to get involved and have their say, and there will be opportunities in the future for people to vote on how some money is spent.

Sign up to our free Aberdeenshire Decides emails to be alerted when projects are taking place as well as other ways you can get involved: engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/aberdeenshire-community-engagement-hub

You decide which projects to get involved in. There’s no commitment by signing up.

Pictured is a four piece jigsaw puzzle that people are putting together.

Fantastic to see this new equipment being used so enthusiastically. Get down to URY Riverside Park and have a go folks.

Well done Martin. A superb line up of finalists 👏

Great news for Inverurie!

We're thrilled to announce that we've been working with the Trustees at Ury Riverside Park and Aberdeenshire Council to install new play and exercise equipment at the park. This project is funded by Developer Obligations, and it's just one of the ways we're working to improve our town.

This equipment is part of our larger goal to install exercise equipment at key points around town. We want to see people of all ages getting active and having fun outdoors.

Look at our website to see what else we are planning and stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!

https://www.evolvinginverurie.co.uk/

Always great to see Inverurie portrayed in such a positive way 👏

Escape to the Country - Series 24: 52. Aberdeenshire Nicki Chapman’s buyers have spent the last 25 years living and working in America. They now want to find their new, forever home in the Aberdeenshire countryside.

Join our next community clean up event 🧹 🗑️ 🚮

📅 When: Saturday 27th July
⏱️ From 10am to 11.30am
📍Where: Market Place, Inverurie

Meet us at the war memorial and we will bring the litter pickers and waste bags and some stylish hi-vis!

We plan a series of community litter picks on the last Saturday of each month to raise awareness and encourage residents to take more pride in their surroundings, at the same time as progressing our litter prevention strategy.

Please get in touch by email if you would prefer to join us at another time and place - [email protected]

We are Inverurie - BID
Evolving Inverurie
Inverurie Events
URY Riverside Park SCIO

A fantastic resource in Inverurie. Get in touch with Cycling Without Age Scotland - Inverurie if you fancy volunteering.

🎗🍴🎉Reminder that it's Inverurie Farmers Market this Saturday. Don't miss out! ⏬️

A second round of Area Committee funding is now available to Community Groups in the Garioch Area. The deadline for applications is 20th October 2024. Details in the graphic.

FUNDING AVAILABLE - Aberdeenshire Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2024-25 - Application Round Open

Aberdeenshire Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2024-25 - Application Round Open

The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group’s Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2024-25 has been launched and is now live and open for applications.

The programme delivers funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Community Led Local Development programme.

Grants are being invited from community groups, public sector organisations, charities and cooperatives throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and can fund specific activities aimed at benefitting rural communities in the region.

Applications will be assessed and approved by the Aberdeenshire Local Action Group (LAG), a cross-sector partnership which represents rural communities throughout Aberdeenshire.

Grants will be targeted towards capital expenditure which can be delivered before 28th February 2025 and supports one or more of the following priorities:

1) Low Carbon Community Buildings
2) Active and Connected Communities

Grants between £10,000 and £49,999 will be available, and a minimum 10% match funding contribution to projects by applicants is desirable but not essential.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday 11th August 2024 and potential applicants can access the application form and guidance on the following webpage: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/business-support/funding/rural-communities-challenge-fund/

Applicants are also encouraged to get in touch for more information and support at [email protected]

Image: River Ythan at Ellon.

Entries close soon for the Ury Riverside Park 2025 Calendar Competition, details below. Make sure you get your best photos of the park in before the closing date of 28th June!

A reminder that entries close for our 2025 Calendar Photographic Competition on Friday 28th June just three days to go!

If you haven't entered your favourite photographs taken in Ury Riverside Park you haven't got long! Photos chosen by the committee will be used to produce a fundraising calendar for the park.

Please fill out the form at https://bit.ly/URP-Calendar-2025 to enter the Ury Riverside Park Calendar Competition 2025.

If you can't upload your photo to this Google Form please email it with your name and title of the photo to [email protected]. The photo should be in JPEG format, between 1MB and 5MB and in landscape format.

Have a look around and see what you could enter!

Overall winner will win a meal for two at the Fennel Restaurant!

The Ian Findlay Path Fund is returning for its third year. The fund has reopened with a further £1.168m available to support community groups.

Ian Findlay Path Fund - Paths for All | Paths for All The Ian Findlay Path Fund supports the improvement of path networks to increase walking, wheeling and cycling in local communities.

📷 Get your photos in folks. Closing date is 28th June. Not long to go! 📷

This is fantastic news, our chair is a finalist in the Community Champion category . We'll done Martin.

📣 Community Champion Finalist 3/3 📣

Congratulations to Martin Auld on being nominated as a finalist for the Community Champion Award at Pride of INverurie 2024!

Martin, Graham Watson and the team at Inverurie Community Partnership have been recognised for the real difference they're making in their community...onto the Awards Ceremony in August to see who'll be crowned as winner!

Thank you to our sponsor of this award, Kinnon's Garage who have built up a solid reputation of service, value and aftercare with a friendly, customer-focused approach (based in Aberdeenshire with garages in Westhill and Kintore)!

🌐 www.kinnons-garage.co.uk

Make sure you get along to the Inverurie Farmers Market tomorrow for some great local produce 😍

Aberdeenshire Council has published a survey to collect information from locals in order to evaluate options for an active travel route between Inverurie and Oldmeldrum. Closing date 28th June 2024.

Active Travel Route - Inverurie to Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire Council has commissioned transport consultants AECOM to develop and appraise options for an active travel route between Inverurie and Oldmeldrum, in alignment with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). The aim of this commission is to encourage

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE!
The Pride of INverurie nominations will close tomorrow (31st May) be sure to get your nominations in now, link below ⬇️

bit.ly/POI24-Vote

Inverurie is one of the 10 town centres across Aberdeenshire to have benefited from an updated health check to assess their strengths, vitality and viability, weaknesses and resilience.

View the Inverurie Town Centre health check 2023 here 👇

Town Centre Health Checks 2023 Town Centre Health Checks for the 10 main towns in Aberdeenshire.

Baaaaaa-rilliant news indeed 🐑🐑

A date for your diary! This sounds like a great event for Inverurie. Taste of Garioch 1st September.

Food glorious food ⤵️

Calling all food & drink producers, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors and food vans/trucks based in the Garioch and surrounding area.

Our first ‘Taste of Garioch’ comes to Inverurie Town Centre on Sunday 1st September 2024!

Interested in securing a space/stall? What about the opportunity to give a cookery/food demonstration as we turn the iconic town hall into our live event kitchen?

Please contact Inverurie BID Manager, Derek Ritchie:

📩 [email protected]

📞 07852 617092

🥳🥳 We had a great time today at the Inverurie and District Men's Shed 10th anniversary open day! The shed was buzzing with activity - woodworking projects, gardening, socializing along with some very tasty food. It was inspiring to see this community space bringing men together to learn new skills, work on projects, and support each other's wellbeing. The members were so welcoming and passionate about their shed. A true asset to the Inverurie community over the past decade. Here's to many more years of the Men's Shed providing a vital social outlet. 🌳🛠🗜

It's today folks. Who's going along?

Come along - help us celebrate.