12 exciting events taking place in Aberdeenshire this weekend
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From vehicle rallies to a chip shop challenge, there's something for everyone going on this weekend across the north-east
TURRIFF: Alex Sneddon Memorial Rugby Touch Tournament takes place at the Haughs in aid of Friends of Anchor hosted by Turriff Rugby Club on Saturday, July 1with kick-off at noon.
NEW PITSLIGO: RBL Chipper Challenge, Saturday 1, 3.30pm - Contestants must eat their way to victory, racing against competitors and the clock! The Challenge - Battered Fish, Chicken Fillets & a Burger; Choice of Haggis, Black, Red or White Pudding; Choice of Coleslaw, Beans or Mushy Peas; Chips. £25 per Challenger Entry contact Lorraine 01771 653319 or Christina 07795 022629.
NEW BYTH: New Byth and District Steam & Vintage Rally takes place on Sunday at the New Byth playing field - Banff Castle Pipe Band will start things off at 1.30pm followed by a display of vintage and classic vehicles, Highland Dancing, Roll the Bale, Pull the Tractor etc - admission adults - £5 concession and children £3. This is preceded on Friday, June 30 with bingo in New Byth church hall at 7.30pm.
ALFORD: Alford Co-op car boot sale takes place on Sunday 2 from 11am till 3pm. All proceeds will be donated to Barnardo's. Bouncy Castle, Raffle Stall, Bottle Stall at Alford Co-Op Car Park, £10 per pitch. Please contact layannacoop4566@gmail.com or Pop into the Coop for details.
ABERCHIRDER: Foggie Truck Show returns on Saturday 1 - licensed bar, hot food, craft stalls of various things, jungle body and Tranquility Wild West along with Banff Pipe Band, lorries, tractors, cars, bouncy castles and lots more - under 5s free, £5 entry.
ROTHIENORMAN: Garden open for charity at Bruckhills Croft, Rothienorman, AB51 8YB on Sunday 2, 12pm - 5pm, £5.00, children free for Befriend A Child Ltd and Scotland's Gardens Scheme. Homemade teas, plants for sale.
HUNTLY: Inspire By Coffee Morning at the Stewart's Hall, Saturday 1, 9.30-11.30am, raffles, bottle stall, cake and candy. Adults £2, children £1.
TURRIFF: Friends of Turriff Community Hospital Strawberry Fayre, Sunday 2 at The Royal British LegionTurriff, 2pm-4 pm. Adults £4 Children £2, Strawberries for sale.
TARVES: - Mid-Formartine Guild (Barthol Chapel, Tarves & Udny Pitmedden) Strawberry Cream Tea on Saturday from 2pm - 4pm in Tarves Kirk. Cost: £4.
UDNY: Community Summer Fayre 11am - 3pm, The Medan Centre. Free pony rides, teddy lucky dip, ice cream cart, candy floss, hook a duck, scavenger hunt. Make and decorate a bag and Nature Word Search.
GLASS: Tour de Glass - 1.30pm returning at 2pm for afternoon tea. Public entry: £2. Food and refreshments available to buy from 2pm
Three vehicle categories - cars, agricultural and motorbikes£5 Pre-booking for vehicles required meeting at 1pm.
STRICHEN: 50th anniversary of Strichen Gala Committee on Saturday 1. Strawberry Tea 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the Ritchie Hall, Strichen. Adults £5 Children - £2.50. A display of past Gala history will be on show.
