30th City of Aberdeen Clydesdale Horse Show (25 August)

25 August
10am-5pm
Duthie Park

Come and see these magnificent horses in the beautiful setting of Aberdeen's Duthie Park as they are put through their paces in a variety of competitions  including the popular harness class.

A FREE event.

For further details, please Niki Stephen on 01343 820283
or visit the website at www.aberdeenclydesdaleshow.co.uk

DAWGS Day (19 August)

19 August
12noon-4pm
Games Field, Hazlelhead Park

D.A.W.G.S (Dog Action Working Group Scotland) are a dog welfare charity based in the North East of Scotland. We are dedicated to finding loving new homes for unwanted dogs, dogs in need or dogs who's owners have had a change in circumstances and can no longer care for them. Since our formation in 1994, we have helped rehome over 2,000 dogs and puppies.

Our annual Dawgs Day event will take place on 19/8/12 and we look forward to seeing you all there.  We are hoping that we get a nice warm day!

For further information, please contact 01224 208989 or email info@dawgs.co.uk or visit www.dawgs.co.uk

Friends of Duthie Park Open Day (19 August)

19 August
12noon - 4pm
Duthie Park

Ahead of the forthcoming major restoration work that will see the return of much of the original Victorian elements to the north east’s most popular visitor attractions, the ‘Friends of Duthie Park’ group is hosting an open day in August.

Festivities will run between noon and 4 pm and, as Friends Chairman Tony Dawson explains, there will be something for all of the family. “This will be an opportunity to celebrate the park as it is now prior to the refurbishment. I think it’s fair to say that many people know there is major work to be undertaken without necessarily being aware of all that is involved.

“Consequently, we will have a powerpoint display of the planned work, running on a loop, while at 1 pm and 3 pm, there will be guided tours around the park explaining the details of the restoration which is substantial and includes the return of the ‘Duthie fountain’ and the re-establishment of the original promenade.

“In addition, we’ll have plenty of entertainment including horse and cart rides, music from the Bon Accord Silver Band, zumba and fitness demonstrations, gardening workshops and many other stalls and attractions.

“We are hoping to welcome back ‘Spike’ the talking cactus after an absence of more than a decade. However his electrics are in need of some attention and if there is anyone out there who feels they could repair him, then we’d be delighted to hear from them as he would bring back lots of memories for those of a certain generation.”

A full timetable for the day will be available on www.friendsofduthiepark.co.uk from the beginning of August

10th Anniversary 50+ Festival

7 to 16 September
Various Times
Various Venues

Welcome to our 10th anniversary 50+ Festival - a fun packed programme over 10 days for the over 50s.
Enjoy arts,art exhibition, antiques, boat trips, chef surgery, circus skills, complementary therapies, concerts, dance, drumming, entertainment, film festival, food, fun, horse and carriage rides, talks, tours and much more.

Special Festival guest, Twiggy will appear at the Belmont Picture House on Friday 7 September for " An Afternoon with Twiggy"

The Intergenerational Day on Saturday 8 September promises to be a great afternoon of fun and entertainment starring the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Scott Land Marionettes and the Strathspey Fiddlers.

Pick up a brochure at Council Offices and Libraries, Sport Centres, Aberdeen Box Office, HMT, Aberdeen Arts Centre and Aberdeen Art Gallery.

You can also download the programme by clicking on 50plus programme

ACTS Open Dog Agility Show (8 and 9 September)

8 and 9 September
9.00am to 5.00pm both days
Seaton Park


A Kennel Club licensed open dog agility show organised by the Aberdeen Canine Training Society (ACTS)


For further details on the show, please contact Lesley Norrie, Secretary on 01224 491088 or e mail her at lnorrie@tiscali.co.uk

Spectators are free

Visit us at www.aberdeencaninetraining.co.uk

JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes Scotland (16 September)

16 September
9.30am to 4.30pm
Games Field, Hazlehead Park

Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Scotland Walk to Cure Diabetes by getting a friendly team together and enjoy either a 5k stroll or a 7k walk through the beautiful surroundings of historic Hazlehead Park.
All ages are welcome so please ask your friends, family and colleagues to join your team.

Enjoy music, entertainment and refreshments on the day.


A great way to raise funds towards finding the cure for type 1 diabetes.
Every step brings us closer to the cure.

Spectators are free.

To register for the Walk, please call 01224 248677 OR
email scotland@jdrf.org.uk OR
visit www.jdrf.org.uk/walk

The Netherlands National Circus (2 to 12 August)

2 to 12 August
Various Times
Queens Links

Voted Britain's best circus, we hope you will join us in our heated big top.


The circus is a dazzling combination of theatre, music and dance. Our amazing cast of international artistes bring you a sensational mix of acrobatics, comedy, juggling, illusion and aerial feats.

There are no animal acts and no strobe lighting and the quality and innovation are at the top of the agenda for this sensational company of human performers which include a flying trapeze act.

Further details and to buy tickets, please visit
www.thenetherlandscircus.eu

Performance times are :
August 2 : 7pm
August 3 : 2.30pm, 7pm
August 4 : 2pm, 4.45pm, 7.30pm
August 5 : 3.30pm
August 6 to 11 : 2.30pm, 7pm
August 12 : 3.30pm

Tickets vary from £9 Adult/£7 Child to £21 Adult/£15 Child

The Netherlands National Circus (2-12 August)

2-12 August
Various Times
Queens Links
Aberdeen Beach

Voted Britain's best circus, we hope you will join us in our heated big top.
The circus is a dazzling combination of theatre, music and dance.  Our amazing cast of international artistes bring you a sensational mix of acrobatics, comedy, juggling, illusion and aerial feats.

There are no animal acts and no strobe lighting and the quality and innovation are at the top of the agenda for this sensational company of human performers which include a flying trapeze act.

A 2 hour show with a 20 minute interval and great fun for all ages.

Tickets to suit all budgets from £9 Adult/£7 Child through to £21 Adult/£15 Child.  Online discounts apply.

Performance times :
August 2 : 7pm
August 3 : 2.30pm, 7pm
August 4 : 2pm, 4.45pm, 7.30pm
August 5 : 3.30pm
August 6 to 11 : 2.30pm, 7pm
August 7 : 3.30pm

Further details and to buy tickets, please visit
www.thenetherlandscircus.eu