Inspection praise for local RNLI

THE hard work of Buckie RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew and shore team over the last five years were lauded following an inspection by the life-saving charity. Last Wednesday saw a warm welcome extended to an inspection team led by RNLI Operations Committee deputy chairman Sir Tim Laurence – also known to many as Princess Anne’s … Read more

Veg on the up at allotments!

GARDENERS who have restricted mobility have been handed a boost by a local allotment group. Cullen Community Allotment Association (CCAA) have unveiled a series of box beds in order to provide an opportunity for people who are perhaps not as spry as once they were to take part in the enjoyable and rewarding hobby of … Read more

Misses cost ladies dear against Clach

A CLINICAL Clach proved too strong for Buckie Ladies on Sunday in windy conditions at Merson Park. It was Buckie’s first home game of the season and despite missing some key players – including the slayer of Nairn, six-goal heroine Steph Greenless – the hosts took the game to the Invernessians in the first half. … Read more

Class effort from RNLI crew man

BUCKIE High students are wellknown for their commitment to volunteering in the community, but not many of them can say they set a record while doing it. However, that is just what Buckie teenager Aidan Smith (18) has achieved in being the first school student to serve as part of Buckie RNLI’s lifeboat’s volunteer crew. … Read more

Young Rotarians give walk once-over

A GROUP of young Rotarians have been lending their adult colleagues a helping hand as the Six Harbour Walk fundraiser approaches. It was a bright and early start for the 14-strong band of Cluny Primary youngsters, accompanied by parents and staff, on Thursday April 18 as they began a walk that would take them from … Read more

Track star aims to help women build fitness

BUCKIE Ladies have called on some high-powered help in their bid to raise fitness standards for the new season ahead. A regular sight at the club’s Tuesday evening training sessions over the past few weeks has been none other than Kathryn Evans, who emerged victorious in the 2009 series of ITV’s Gladiators and represented Scotland … Read more

Ref gives Rovers triple spot trouble

“YOU can’t win games if you give away three penalties.” That was Buckie Rovers co-manager Kyle Mackay’s view after his team lost out on Elginshire Cup glory in a controversial final. Rovers were beaten 4-2 by coast rivals Deveronside in a thrilling match on Sunday, with much hinging on three spot-kicks awarded by ref Harry … Read more

Made up with nomination

AN enterprising young businesswoman is in the running for a prestigious national beauty industry award. Robyn Innes may be just 17 years of age, but over the course of the last year she has already built a successful beautician’s business, Robyn Innes Beautique. The high standard of her work has seen her nominated for the … Read more

Cargo vessels in collision at Buckie

TWO cargo vessels calling at Buckie Harbour last week were involved in a collision which left one ship holed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 16 at around noon in basin one of the harbour. The MV Torpo was berthed at pier one while offloading her cargo of animal feed. Meanwhile, at the nearby pier … Read more