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What's on in Oldtown

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Community

Around £45

Making a Corn Dolly for Harvest

Join local artisan Elaine Lindsay from “Something Corny” for this straw working workshop. In this workshop we will explore what is a traditional Corn Dolly, what was is for and how was it made. You will learn about the different materials to use and hear about the stories and the traditions of the Corn Dolly. All your materials, tools etc. you will need will be provided. We will have tea and coffee in the workshop, just bring your lunch and an enthusiasm to learn more about this wonderful craft. Workshop suitable for all abilities, beginners are especially welcome. Cost: £45 per person payable in advance which includes all materials Booking essential as places are limited www.somethingcorny.co.uk/workshops

Sat 29 AugBennachie Visitor Centre(8.9mi)

via Bennachie Visitor CentreLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Fidget Ring Workshop

Learn how to make a set of silver fidget rings from scratch in this three hour ring making workshop. Suitable for complete beginners or those who have taken part in a beginner level workshop before. You will learn a range of jewellery making techniques from filing, soldering and sawing to forming and polishing in order to complete your silver and gold rings. You will have the option to choose between the thickness/finish. of the rings and which connector you’d like to hold them all together. You will be provided with all the materials required for the workshop. The stacking rings can be smooth/hammered texture and you can decided to have a polished or matte finish on the rings.

Sat 29 Aug10:00Megan Falconer Jewellery(11.9mi)

via Megan Falconer Jewellery

Likely freeCommunity

Motorcycle Muster

By popular demand, we're bringing back the Motorcycle Muster. We invite motorcycle owners, traders and enthusiasts to join us on August 29th in the…

Sat 29 Aug12:00Grampian Transport Museum(8.4mi)

via Grampian Transport MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Taste of Garioch

If you are a Jamie Oliver, Nick Nairn, Rick Stein, Nigella, Delia, Nadia, Mary Berry, Hairy Bikers, Bake Off lover this is the event for you! Inverurie town centre Sunday 30th August 12noon – 5.00pmBooks Abroad will have a cookery book stall so come and visit and pick up a good quality pre-loved cookbook for just £1 (further donations welcome!)\n

Sun 30 Aug12:00Books Abroad SCIO(5.2mi)

via Books Abroad SCIOCurated

Community

Crowmallie BA Finals at Balgownie

Crowmallie BA Finals at Balgownie at Rothienorman Community Bowling Club. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sun 30 Aug14:00Rothienorman Community Bowling Club(9.6mi)

via Rothienorman Community Bowling ClubCurated

Workshops & Classes

Around £100

Recycled Gold Ring/Bangle Workshop

Learn how to recycle and remodel your old, unworn jewellery in this full day workshop. Bring along your own gold or silver to melt down and transform into a new piece of jewellery or use Megan’s scrap gold for a fee (approx £100-150 for a ring in 9ct). Please ensure the pieces you are bringing have a hallmark on them to show the metal quality, if in doubt just get in touch and we can advise. If your pieces have gemstones in them these can be removed at the beginning of the workshop before melting the metal down.

Fri 4 Sept10:00Megan Falconer Jewellery(11.9mi)

via Megan Falconer Jewellery

Community

Super 6

Rothienorman Community Bowling Club is putting on Super 6 and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sat 5 Sept09:00Rothienorman Community Bowling Club(9.6mi)

via Rothienorman Community Bowling ClubCurated

Workshops & Classes

Silver Earring Workshop

Learn how to make a pair of silver earrings from scratch in this three hour earring making workshop. Suitable for complete beginners. You will learn a range of jewellery making techniques from filing, sawing and soldering to forming and polishing in order to complete your pair of silver earrings. You will have the option to choose from studs, drop earrings or hoops.

Sat 5 Sept10:00Megan Falconer Jewellery(11.9mi)

via Megan Falconer Jewellery

Community

Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team - Sponsored Walk

Join AMRT Saturday 12th September for their annual team event at Bennachie. Something for all the family and a great way to support Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team! Keep an eye on their social media pages for more details.

Sat 12 SeptBennachie Visitor Centre(8.9mi)

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Community

Motown Day Party: Inverurie

Calling all soul lovers and funky movers! The Motown Day Party is coming! GET TICKETS HERE Get ready for a sunshine-soaked afternoon of s...

Sat 12 Sept16:00Thainstone Car Boot & Farmers Market(14.1mi)

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Community

Around £20.00

Autumn Autojumble

One of Scotland’s largest and longest-established autojumbles. A chance to find that winter restoration project or that elusive part in the idyllic surroundings of the museum's arena.

Sun 20 SeptGrampian Transport Museum(8.4mi)

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Community

Around £20.00

Autumn Autojumble

One of Scotland’s largest and longest-established autojumbles. A chance to find that winter restoration project or that elusive part in the idyllic surroundings of the museum's arena.

Sun 20 Sept10:00Grampian Transport Museum(8.4mi)

via Grampian Transport MuseumLocal gem

Community

September 2026 SRITC Virtual Cafe: BYOC

The theme at this month's Cafe is Health & Transport. Over the last few month's, SRITC's Health Transport Focus Action Group has been working behind the scenes on steps to address the ingrained barriers to accessing healthcare services by public transport services in rural and island areas. During the cafe we'll will hear from representitives from the Community Transport Association and the communities who are part of the group working on practical solutions.

Thu 24 Sept11:00SRITC(10.1mi)

via SRITC

Likely freeCommunity

Classics Unlimited

Free to enter. Join like-minded enthusiasts as we pay tribute to the past, present, and future of transport. You can bring anything you like along from…

Sat 26 SeptGrampian Transport Museum(8.4mi)

via Grampian Transport MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Classics Unlimited

Free to enter. Join like-minded enthusiasts as we pay tribute to the past, present, and future of transport. You can bring anything you like along from…

Sat 26 Sept12:00Grampian Transport Museum(8.4mi)

via Grampian Transport MuseumLocal gem

Community

Around £15.00

We Mavericks

Real-life troubadours and masters in the art of connection; they interweave soulful vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms to form a singular musical voice. Their sound is equal parts contemp-folk, alt-country and acoustic-pop, but no words capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences.

Sun 27 Sept19:30Craigievar Community Hall(11mi)

via Craigievar Community Hall

Workshops & Classes

Around £100

Recycled Gold Ring/Bangle Workshop

Sat 17 Oct10:00Megan Falconer Jewellery(11.9mi)

via Megan Falconer Jewellery

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Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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