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Musk’s winning run comes to an end
Monymusk’s run of eight straight wins in Division 3 came to an end in disappointing fashion at Turriff last weekend as they were hit for six in a game played in blizzard conditions at times.
Alex selected for GB
Torphins skier Alex Tilley has been selected to represent Great Britain at the FIS World Junior Ski Championships.
Culter up to sixth after Ellon win
Culter leapfrogged opponents Ellon United into sixth place in the league table with a comprehensive win at The Meadows.
Banchory Boys through to last four of Scottish Cup after extra time win over Leith Athletic
This Scottish Cup quarter-final match took place at Milton Park on Saturday at the second time of asking with kick off conditions near perfect for this time of year.
Banchory show battling spirit
Banchory returned to league action after a three week lay-off due to the recent cold weather and faced the league leaders in what turned out to be an entertaining game.
Late goals not enough for Echt
Despite a home draw Echt could not have got it tougher in this North of Scotland fourth round tie as trophy holders and reigning Premier Division champions Kincorth were the visitors.
Three Maroc members collect maximum points at Pitlochry event
Despite snowy weather on Deeside and road closures across the hills, Maroc members turned out in force to represent the club in the Scottish round of the orienteering inter-club Compass Sport Cup competition at Faskally by Pitlochry.
Catch total is well up on last week
Last week saw an increase in catches with FishDee beats reporting 92 salmon and 1 sea trout which was well up on the previous week’s total of 66 salmon.
Laura unlucky to miss out on top spot
Former Scotland women’s international Laura Murray, from Alford, was pipped for first prize by Ellon’s Ross Cameron, who scored back-to-back win in the North-east Golfers’ Alliance at Buckpool last week.
Cults Otters win 63 medals at their home meeting
The Cults Otters swimmers hosted the Cults Otters Novice Gala earlier this month and between them they won an amazing 63 individual medals, including 10 golds.
Medal joy for club
The Scottish Schools Indoor Athletic Championships took place at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow on February 9 and Banchory Stonehaven Athletic Club had seven athletes taking part in the competition representing their various schools.
Stunner for Saints
Saints manager Sandy Carrol said he was absolutely gutted after a last gasp goal saw strugglers Hall Russell United snatch a win against his side.
Echt made to work hard against Monymusk
It was only after an eleventh hour inspection that Deer Park at Monymusk was passed as playable and thus allowed this North of Scotland Cup third round tie to go ahead.
Deeside’s U16s shock Stirling
Deeside U16s got off to the best start possible in the U16 Champions League with a convincing 7-0 win against Stirling County RFC.
U18s struggle after long lay-off
Deeside U18s travelled to Perth for their first match of the year and the rustiness showed, with Perthshire running out winners by 30 points to 5.
Great week for Lower Crathes beat
This was a really challenging week for anglers for a number of reasons as winter tightened her grip on the river and brought angling to a virtual standstill for a number of days.
Senior side edge win over Dyce
After the close game earlier on in the season between Dyce and Deeside RFC, this game was always going to be a physical and tough encounter.
Important time for Stags side
Banchory Stags have important matches coming up that could see them through to the final of the Grampian Cup and the semi-final of the Scottish Chairman’s Cup in the next two weeks, meanwhile their youngsters continue to do well.
Frustrated by call offs
For the second week running there was no action for either Banchory St Ternan or Culter because of the frosty weather.
Draw for Boys
Banchory Boys U17s warmed up for this Saturday’s Scottish Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh side Leith Athletic with a long round trip to Portsoy and took their undefeated run in the league to eight games with a hard fought draw in conditions more likely seen at the North Pole.
Alford player will be rugby mascot
Alford Youth Rugby Club is delighted to have drawn Gregor Zimmerman as their representative mascot for the Scotland v France match in the RBS 6 Nations at Murrayfield on February 26.
Strong showing from girls at beginners competition
Banchory Gymnastics Club took part in the Aberdeenshire Beginners Gymnastics competition last week.
A horseshoe of delights!
In his famous little book, ‘Tramping the Scottish Highlands’, (1946), W. kersley Holmes wrote of the Corryhully Horseshoe: “..as near perfect as anything terrestrial can be”. I’ll drink to that!
Aboyne plans season ahead
Despite a battering from this winter’s gales, Aboyne Tennis Club is working hard to get ready for the new outdoor tennis season.
Echt exit cup in replay
Echt’s early decision to switch this Scottish Amateur Cup 5th round replay to the all-weather pitch at Kaimhill proved to be spot-on with the overnight frost on Friday again decimating the local Minor Football Programme.
National squad call-up for Izzy
Four gymnasts from Garioch Gymnastics Club were recently successful in gaining a place in Scottish National squads. Selection into the squads was based on excellent competition results from last year.
Echt to host Oban in cup replay
The Echt team were on the road at 7am last Saturday for the long journey to Oban in the fifth round of the Scottish Amateur Cup.
McKimmie double keeps Culter in the hunt for title
Lewis McKimmie kept Culter’s title challenge on track with a double, but it was hard work against a stuffy Hall Russell team that was played in very cold, wet and windy conditions.
Saints humbled by Madle’s magic
Banchory St Ternan manager Sandy Carrol described his side’s defeat to Hermes as “a bad day at the office” after they were hammered 5-0 by the Superleague leaders.
Phins unable to pull clear of relegation trouble after defeat
Torphins travelled to Sheddocksley to face Glendale X1 in a mid-table Division Two (East) clash. Both of Torphins’ usual goalkeepers were unavailable so Greg Fowlie helped his local club out by playing as a trialist for the tie.
Banchory miss chance to close the gap on MS United after draw
Banchory faced fellow Division 1 East strugglers MS United on a day when the argument for summer football was at its strongest. The conditions were atrocious with high winds, hailstones and driving rain battering down.
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Weather for Banchory
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 5 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: West
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Temperature: 3 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: West
