Old Rayne School was given an apple tree by non-profit organisation Alupro, which grows a fruit tree in Malawi for every tonne of aluminium cans and foil recycled in the UK.

Primary seven pupils at the school created a video for children in Malawi to show them how their community helps the environment.

Alupro was so impressed it decided to donate the tree, with a plaque marking the school's interest in the Malawi project and its commitment to recycle all aluminium cans and foil."

Pictured with the pupils from Old Rayne School are Ruth Meeke from Alupro and local councillor, Alison Grant.

Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch at Kellockbank

This event is funded by ORCA and open to all those of a pensionable age (plus spouse/partner regardless of age) living within 2 miles of the Mercat Cross. We can help arrange transport for those who need it.

For more information contact Reinhilde here

ORCA meeting, 7pm in the St Lawrence Hall

As always you are very welcome to come to the meeting - either just to find our more or to get actively involved. The AGM should be around March and we're looking for new committee members should you be able to devote some spare time.

List of prizewinners and photos now available:

Bothy Concert with Charlie Esson | Childrens Stalls | Choi Kwang Do Demonstration (Black Belt Academy) | Clydedale Horses - behind the scenes | Clydesale Horses in Main Ring | Clydesdale Horse Carriage Rides | Clydesdale Horse Makeover | Duck Race | Farrier Demonstration | Field | Football Skill Games | Gaorsach Rapper and Step Dancers | Gladiators Duel | Grampian Fire Brigade | Grampian Police | Homecraft & Produce Competition | It's A Knockout | Lourin Bobbies | Official Opening | Phoenix Dancers - Belly Dancing | Rhona Mitchell School of Drama | Scout Shower | Stalls - Indoor | Stalls - Outdoor | Teas & Coffees | The Lodge Hotel and Rodeo BBQ | Tombola | Vintage Vehicles | Wild West Shows

also photos taken by the Northern Rough Riders and Rhona Mitchell School of Drama