FOR over three decades Gordie Lawtie has been a cornerstone of Buckie RNLI’s life-saving team and last Thursday evening it was time for colleagues to wish him all the best for his retirement. Mr Lawtie (55) began his career with the maritime search and rescue charity in 1986, ending his career as the full-time mechanic … Read more
PORTKNOCKIE residents keen to keep up to speed with the landslip repair work in the village now have a dedicated information point to visit. The former harbour office has been reopened by contractors Morrisons to house a rolling update of the £1.7 million project. At present a temporary access road off Patrol Road wending its … Read more
THE emergency services and Milne’s Primary are set to join forces this summer to bring a special community day to Fochabers. On June 15 the school’s fete will return after an absence of a number of years but will also bring together members of the emergency services’ community. Behind the innovative event – the first … Read more
THE clock is ticking for community groups across Moray to apply for funding worth thousands of pounds. Eligible organisation could be in line to receive grants of up to £5000 from home energy provider Calor. The Calor Rural Community Fund – now in its third year – aims to reward deserving community projects with prize … Read more
PLAYING Andy MacAskill in a more natural attacking role helped Buckie Thistle pull off a thrilling comeback at Turriff on Saturday. The former “Turra” man netted twice against his old team as Jags came from 2-0 and 3-1 down to earn a point at the Haughs. Buckie boss Graeme Stewart was happy to let MacAskill … Read more
MARITIME rescue life-savers, a carer and a community champion are flying the flag for Buckie in the Moray and Banffshire Heroes 2019. The awards, run by Advertiser publisher SPP Media and sponsored by Inverness Airport, seek to shine the spotlight on those who are selflessly trying to improve people’s lives and help others through difficult … Read more
AFTER over two decades of selfless service to patients in Buckie and the surrounding area to his credit, it was time recently for local GP Dr Bernie Welsh to hang up his stethoscope for the last time. Colleagues past and present, joined by family and friends, gathered at Ardach Health Centre to pay tribute to … Read more
PORTESSIE has become the fourth local community to take delivery of a life-saving public access defibrillator. The device, which is now situated at Portessie Public Hall, was handed over by Buckie and District Community Choir. After the handover ceremony it was time for a rousing sing song led by choir members, enthusiastically backed by the … Read more
BUCKIE Thistle eyes are on next season after a disappointing finish to their current campaign. Manager Graeme Stewart admitted after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Huntly that league positions are now immaterial, with Buckie having to settle for a mid-table place. He is calling for the Jags’ support to be patient as he continues to assess … Read more
MORE than three decades of service dedicated to saving lives drew to a close when Buckie fire station’s commander retired. The station’s training night last Monday saw firefighters past and present from Buckie and beyond gather to honour watch manager Dougie Annand, who has led the town’s team of retained firefighters for the last 20 … Read more