healthy lifestyles
Eat Better Feel Better
Eaten too much over the Festive period? You’re not alone! 
The Eat Better Feel Better campaign is a Scottish Government initiative aiming to inspire and support parents and families to make healthy changes to how they shop, cook and eat, with the further aim of improving their health.
There will be a range of activities to support; ensuring communities are engaged from directing people to local cooking classes, a nutrition event or helping people find the best value local food. To support the Scottish Government with their campaign they are looking for information on: details of local initiatives and support aimed at helping families to eat better; case studies of Mums or families who have made / are making changes to their diet; spokespeople who are willing to provide some tips, advice and real-life experiences.
Think you could contribute, let us know. 
We’ll let you know what’s on in the local area, check back with k & M Communities for the latest news.
Shared Lives – Fiona’s story……
I read about Shared Lives a few years ago and Sue came out and spoke to my parents and I about it. She told us that I would get 1-1 support from a Shared Lives Carer in the carer’s home. I like the idea that the Shared Lives team would get to know me and match me with a Shared Lives Carer who shares my interests. This means that we got on from the start and can share things we both enjoy.
I am matched with two Shared Lives Carers. My Shared Lives Carer, Dot, offers day support. Dot has given me the opportunity to be part a different community which I really appreciate. Dot and I go to the local library. Sometimes we go swimming which I feel gives me a chance to relax and I get to try out and feel comfortable in a different pool. We have been to Castle Fraser and Drum Castle. I like going for a walk in the castle grounds and we went to the plant sales. This began my interest in gardening. We now visit garden centres together and choose plants for the garden. Read the rest of this entry »
K&M Transport Futures Forum
Keeping in line with the K&M Communities blog topic for this month, which is ‘reminiscing’, does anyone remember the inaugural session of the Transport Futures Forum, held on 29th May 2014?
Whether it rings a bell or not, let us refresh your memory…
The K&M Transport 
Futures Forum is a new, high-reaching transport initiative rooted in the community. This exciting project is being supported by a range of partners to allow a collective, global approach to local transport solutions and is open to anyone with interests and ideas on transport in Kincardine and Mearns.
The Forum looks at local transport issues affecting our communities in K&M and explores ideas which could potentially address them. The aim is to give a greater voice to transport users from local communities and brings together a range of partners to work together to achieve results. Read the rest of this entry »
August Be Active Photo Competition Winners!
Did you see the competition entries we had on our Facebook page?
They were great! It has been a difficult choice but our team of judges did come up with two winners and they are Bruce Meiklejohn with his kids running like the clappers on St. Cyrus Beach and Fiona Carr with a photo of a beautifully held Tae Kwondo pose on a bail of straw overlooking Dunnottar Castle.
We have been delighted by the so many different ways you get active and the wonderful places Kincardine and Mearns has to offer.
Here are the winning photos.
Luthermuir Walking (and Cup of Tea) Group
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light”. Helen Keller
At present Luthermuir Walking Club number eight ladies – having recently and sadly lost their only gentleman member. Read our guest blog from Jill Fairweather, a group member, and hear so clearly in her words the benefits of their coming together. Read the rest of this entry »
Coastal Rowing is All the Rage!
If someone told you there was a craze growing in Scotland that was getting thousands of people coming together and out of the house, what would you imagine it was? It’s not loom bands!
Coastal Rowing & Boat Building in Scotland
Burnside Care Home Residents Took On the Race for Life and Won!
Would you like to be still walking 5Ks in your older years? May and Alice, residents at Burnside Care Home, did and loved it!
The Race For Life was held on the 22nd of June this year in Aberdeen. Emma Steel at Burnside Care Home in Laurencekirk wrote this blog post about it to let us know how two of their residents took part. Read the rest of this entry »
Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust Is Coming to Stonehaven!
Whether you’re a football fan or not, Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust may well have something for you. It is an independent charity with football and non-football objectives, including Health & Wellbeing, Equality & Inclusion, Good Citizenship and Learning
FOOTBALL CENTRE AT MACKIE ACADEMY
The Trust is running a Football Centre at Mackie Academy on Thursdays 4-6pm Read the rest of this entry »
Community Support Project Gets Out and Gets Active! Could You Join Them?
Families, supporters, service users and anyone interested in finding out more about the Aberdeenshire Council Shared Lives Scheme were invited to get out and get active at Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore for a weekend in June.
Would you have be interested in joining Shared Lives and any future fun? Read on to find out. Read the rest of this entry »
Stonehaven Tennis Club Are Making a Racket about Tennis!
Do you watch Wimbledom and feel inspired to pick up a racket? Stonehaven Tennis Club could be just the place for you! Pick up some skills, find some components and meet some friends. Read the rest of this entry »
From 6 to 60, Mackie Rugby Players Raise Funds Together
Can you imagine being committed enough to your sport, club or cause to take part in it for a continuous fourteen hours?
Read on to hear why men and boys in Stonehaven will be doing just that and how your sponsorship could support local talent and gain advertising for your business.
Walking is Man’s Best Medicine
“Walking is Man’s best medicine” Hippocrates Greek Physician (460 BC – 377 BC)
Guest blog by Fiona Murray, Public Health Coordinator for Kincardine & Mearns, NHS Grampian
When we ask ourselves what makes the biggest difference to our health there are a range of responses that come to mind Read the rest of this entry »
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