This is the 15th anniversary of The Catterline Bike Ride, a not-for profit, non-competitive event organised by the villagers which aims to raise money each year for a charity.

This year, entry fees and donations will be given to the RNLI.

• Choice of routes: 35 or 50 miles plus a family-friendly option.
• Refreshments and a free go on the tree swing will be available at East Mains of Barras, ½  way round 10 mile route.
• Advanced Entry Required: £10 Adults, Children under 16 Free.
• Grand Départ: Catterline School.
• 12 noon for the family friendly 10 miles.
• 10:30 or 11.30am for the 35 mile route, 9:30, 10.30 or 11.30am for the 50 mile route.
• Finish: The Creel Inn @ 2.30pm for the prize giving donated by Bike Remedy, Stonehaven (prizes are randomly assigned and have little to do with biking prowess)

Mo Howard Tel: 01569 750906 or referably by email

This year’s Creelstock music day is taking place at the Creel Inn on Sunday 27th July with music and fun from 3pm. Now a fixture in Catterline’s events calendar, fundraising this year is for The Archie Foundation which supports Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and children’s health services in North East and North Scotland.

This year’s line–up features The Moonshiners with Dick Wardell, one of the UK’s finest acoustic blues guitarists, and Ken Muir on saxes, clarinet, harmonica and tin whistle delivering their irresistible mix of country blues, skiffle, bluegrass and early rock. Also on the bill are Disorganised Criminals, a local band with former members of No Hot Ashes playing their distinctive blend of classic rock and blues, Catterline’s own favourites Richard Hannay and the Thirty Nine Steps with their usual melodic mix to set the feet tapping and Rogues Gallery, up and coming rockers from Aberdeen. There will also be with the usual mix of home grown talent – a cast of thousands indeed!

Time to clear out the cupboards !

All donations gratefully received.

We accept anything in a bottle;  booze, soft drinks, sauces even shampoo!

Please call  750514 to arrange a pick-up, alternatively pop your donation into our house at Mill of Uras.

Many thanks
Debbie and Phil Murray

There will be a "Create your own Games Mascot" competition at this year's gala. Any craft and any size - bring him/her along on the day where a winner will be chosen.

This year's gala features a new addition - an "It's a Knockout" style competition. For details contact Steph Rodger on 01569 750297.

Tickets for the evening ceilidh, featuring the fantastic Cabrach, are still available. Contact Callum Cheshire on 07532444200 to book yours.