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Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) is closing soon

The Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) will close to new application on 20th November 2026. Until that date, eligible premises are still able to register the usage of an SBVS voucher, at which point a supplier will have 12 months … Continue reading →

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Inaugural meeting of Alvah Resilience Group

This group is dedicated to supporting the resilience of the people living in and around the Alvah Parish, including Bridge of Alvah, Marnoch, Auchterless, Hilton, Mill of Alvah, Blacklaw, Culvie, Edingight, Gellymill Proposed agenda for an event on Saturday 26th … Continue reading →

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Brownside solar farm update

There will be an update by Greentech staff on the progress at Brownside Solar farm along with a public Q&A session at the start of the next community council meeting on Tuesday 29th July at Alvah Hall from 7pm onwards. … Continue reading →

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Community representative needed for Deuchries Fund

Deuchries Windfarm Community Fund needs a community representative for local groups or organisations in Alvah and Forglen to serve on the committee which awards grants from the fund. Grants are awarded by a committee of seven people, including a representative … Continue reading →

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Applications invited for the Deuchries Windfarm Community Fund

The Deuchries Windfarm Community Fund receives money each year which can be used for projects intended to improve the Aberchirder & Marnoch and Alvah & Forglen areas. Applications are invited for suitable projects which will benefit these communities and should … Continue reading →

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SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE FESTIVAL

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE FESTIVAL 📍 Alvah Hall Thursday 26th March 6.30–10pm Join us for an inspiring evening of outdoor films and adventure talks, celebrating adventure and the power of getting outside. Tickets: £15 / £8 Online in advance or on … Continue reading →

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Storm Amy

The Met Office is now giving an Amber wind warning for the Banff area on Saturday and is predicting 70mph gusts on Saturday afternoon in the Banff area and 62mph in the Turriff area. Power cuts are possible. See this … Continue reading →

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Storm Amy

Please see important information from SSEN about Storm Amy which will affect our area over the next few days https://www.ssen.co.uk/news-views/2025/Were-preparing-for-Storm-Amy-which-will-affect-the-north-of-Scotland-this-weekend/ Residents of the area are also being encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of disruption to electricity supplies by: … Continue reading →

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Chalmers Hospital

A few years ago Chalmers Hospital in Banff had a walk in 24 hour A&E department, this was cut back to a 24 hour Minor Injury Unit and then cutback again to a daytime hours only MIU. All three of … Continue reading →

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Daily half-hour closure at recycling centres

From Monday 6 October, Aberdeenshire Council will introduce a daily closure at all household recycling centres between 12:30pm and 1pm. This daily lunchtime closure is being introduced to support the wellbeing of site operatives and ensure consistent service throughout the … Continue reading →

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