The Banchory Fly: Community Magazine

30/07/2025

The Banchory Tapestry celebrates ‘The First Stitches’ that have been sewn as part of a mini-launch of the creative project.
Volunteers, under the guidance of artists Kath Duguid, Lynda Rattenbury and embroiderer Sue Blow made the first official stitches on the Banchory Tapestry at the Core Café Hill of Banchory Leisure Centre on Wednesday 30th July.

28/07/2025

🍁 Just a wee reminder… 🍂🐿️

If you would like to be part of the Autumn issue of The Banchory Fly - whether it’s an advert or a story to share, the cut-off date is this Friday, 1st August.

We have already got some great pieces lined up and there’s just a small handful of spaces left.

If you’ve been meaning to get in touch, now’s the time!

Pop me a message if you have any questions or fancy a spot - I would love to include you.

24/07/2025

🎪 BANCHORY SHOW – SATURDAY 26TH JULY! 🐄🌟

Get ready for one of the biggest days in the Banchory calendar – packed with fun, food, and farming traditions for the whole family.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What’s On:

FRIDAY 25TH JULY

⚽ Football Fun Fundraiser – supporting Tillybrake Community Hub

SATURDAY 26TH JULY

🐑 Livestock Show & Parade – the heart of the Banchory Show
🐾 Working dog demos, grain harvesting, sheep shearing
💃 Highland Dancing & Companion Dog Show – Bellfield Park
🎶 Live Music throughout the day
🕺 Evening Dance with The Glitz Band
🍔 Local Food Stalls | 🥃 Gin & Whisky Marquee
🎨 Kids’ Activities, Crafts, Competitions + more!

📍 Locations:
King George V Park & Bellfield Park, Banchory
🕘 Gates open from 9:00am on Saturday

🎟️ Admission:
£12 – Adults
£6 – Seniors & 12–16s
👶 Under 12s – FREE!

Come along- it’s all about local life, big smiles, and muddy boots (just in case 🌦️).

📸 Tag us in your photos – let’s make it a show to remember!

19/07/2025

Banchory Tartan scarves have been a big hit at Studio 1 since their launch last week - with lots of local support, as well as a great response from visitors taking them home to all corners of the world! Thank you all!

18/07/2025

Hello all,
I would like to introduce myself, as the Community Development Officer for Wellbeing with Banchory Community Trust, I’m Ann and you will see me out and about in and around Banchory leading a few new projects and ideas in the area or posting online. If there is anything that you are passionate about or think would be good to help the Wellbeing of Banchory and surrounding areas then please get in touch with me feel free to stop me for a chat, I will often be at no. 7 Posties Walk in Banchory or email me on [email protected]. You may also see me posting on social media asking for information or feedback then please let me know what you think.
Finally keep your eyes peeled for our new Weekly Wellbeing Challenges, there may even be some rewards for those who get involved.

17/07/2025

📸 Banchory Calendar 2026 – Last Call for Entries!

We are down to the final few spaces!
If you have beautiful photos that capture the spirit of Banchory and the surrounding area, we would love to see them for our 2026 Calendar.

What we’re looking for:
• Landscape orientation only
• Must feature Banchory or nearby locations
• High-resolution images only
• Taken within the last two years

Deadline: 31 July 2025
📩 Send your favourites to: [email protected]

There’s still time to get involved - show us the Banchory you see through your lens!

17/07/2025

15/07/2025

🐢 Why do we put things off - even when we know better?

Is it fear? Overwhelm? Perfectionism disguised as tidying the spice rack for the third time this week?

💡 In the current Summer Issue of The Banchory Fly, we unpack the emotional roots of procrastination - and share quick, practical ways to beat it (without needing a whole productivity overhaul).

📖 Read the article in the current summer issue of The Fly - where we explore why we delay, how to shift momentum, and what actually works when “just start” feels impossible.

✨ You might just find the motivation you were avoiding.

👉 Grab your copy and tell us: what is your #1 procrastination move?

Article and design by TheImages.co.uk

14/07/2025

🍁 Autumn Issue - Call for Submissions! 🍁

Hello Banchory! We’re getting ready to roll out our Autumn Edition of The Banchory Fly - and now’s your chance to be part of it!

🗓️ Submission Deadline: Friday 1st August
📬 Issue 28 will be published at the end of August

✨ Are you a local business, community group, or organisation?
✨ Do you have a story to tell, an event to promote, or a brilliant service to share?

We’re now accepting:
– Business adverts
– Community news
– Articles & editorial features
– Seasonal updates & offers

Let’s celebrate the energy of autumn and get your message out to thousands across Banchory, Deeside and beyond.

📩 Email us at [email protected] to book your space or find out more. 🍂

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

The design was created by the Banchory Community Trust in partnership with specialists at Lochcarron of Scotland.

11/07/2025