Belhelvie Community Council

Who We Are

Chair - David Watson

Vice-Chair - Currently unoccupied

Secretary - Wishart McBride

Treasurer - Drew Robertson

Committee Members

David Briggs, Ian Edwards, George Sinclair, Linda Anderson, William Anderson, Mrs S Briggs, Jacqui McEwan, Richard Miller, Malcolm Ross, Alan Smith

Aberdeenshire Councillor Attendees

Cllr Jim Gifford, Cllr Allan Hendry, Cllr John Loveday, Cllr Paul Johnston

Grampian Police

Sgt Phil Lamb attends regularly to provide a Police Report for the area.

For further information and contact details for the Community Council Members, please see below:

David Watson (Chair)

Date Of Birth: 29.02.1956 Present Occupation: HGV Class 1 lorry driver Family: Married to Sandra for 28 years. We have 3 Sons - Ryan 27, Mark 25 and Daniel 20. We also have 1 Granddaughter Lana who is 16 months old
Interests & Hobbies: Belhelvie Community Council (I have been Chair of Belhelvie Community Council since December 2008), Balmedie Gala, Films, Reading and Walking Sam our collie dog
Address: Millden Farm, Balmedie

tel: 01358-742118 e-mail: eagc@hotmail.co.uk

(Vice-Chair)

Currently unoccupied.

Wishart McBride (Secretary)

Retired Quality Manager. I am married and have lived in Balmedie for 26 years. My hobbies include Gardening, Classical Music and Genealogy.

tel: 01358-742884 e-mail: wishart@wishart21.orangehome.co.uk

 

 

Drew Robertson (Treasurer)

I am 64 years old and have lived in the Potterton and Balmedie areas since 11th March 1964, staying at Potterton House and Jasmine Cottage ( Gardener's Cottage ) until my father's death in1991. I came to Balmedie on the 4th October 1991. My address is 14 Eigie Avenue , e-mail: drewrobertson47@btinternet.com tel: 01358-742196

I have been employed in the Motor trade most of my working life and am now retired due to ill health. I joined the Community Council in 2008/9, this being my second year ( first year as Treasurer ). I am also a part of the Gala Committee.

Linda Anderson

In 2004, William and I moved from Armagh to Balmedie where we received a very warm welcome.  Our four children had gone to University in Scotland – and stayed!  It is good not to be too far from our grandchildren.
I am a Justice of the Peace and I sat as a magistrate in The Northern Ireland Family and Youth Courts.  I was a member of the Board of Governors of three schools – one grammar, one secondary and one primary.  Since coming to Scotland I served for a time on the Children’s Panel.
William and I are both on the Kirk Session of Belhelvie Parish Church and we have provided a venue for a Housegroup led by our minister, Rev. Dr. Paul McKeown.  All are welcome to come to this.

e-mail: wsaguard-bcc@yahoo.co.uk tel: 01358-743077

William Anderson

Until now, I have only ever lived in cities: Armagh, Londonderry, Dublin, Birmingham, and London.  Balmedie is, of course, close to a city but what is really good about it is the warmth of the welcome and friendship Linda and I have found here – it is to us a home from home.  Whether it be in Belhelvie Parish Church, Ellon Small Bore Rifle Club, Ellon Academy or hill walking, I have found fellowship, friends and fun.
Having retired from teaching mathematics in The Royal School Armagh (founded in 1608 by a Scotsman called James VI), I, with Linda, followed our four children ‘across the water’ and set up home in Balmedie.
My belief in God, and His Son as my Saviour, has always been central in my life, so it was probably not surprising that I was involved in church youth work and The Scripture Union.
Perhaps, in some small way, I can now say thank you to our friends here by serving on the BCC.

e-mail: wsaguard-bcc@yahoo.co.uk tel: 01358-743077

David Briggs

I was born in the Village of Ticknall South Derbyshire in 1943, moved up to Aberdeen in 1975 and have lived in Oldmeldrum, Kemnay, Potterton, Kirkton of Durris and Drumoak, finally settling in Balmedie in 1988. Though past retiring age I am still working.  As a Past Chair of the Pipelines Industry Guild (P.I.G) for Scotland I have organised Charity Dinners in Aberdeen and Glasgow and raised money for Charity, the main Aberdeen benefactor being Voluntary Service Aberdeen (VSA)

I am passionate about people and their welfare and keenly supportive, as much as possible, to that cause.

tel: 077-032-034-20 or by e-mail: davidgbriggs@btinternet.com

Mrs S Briggs

Ian Edwards

I am a retired electrical engineer who spent thirty years in the North East oil industry.
My wife and I have lived in Balmedie village since 1989.
I am pleased to assist residents with any of their ideas or proposals for improvements to the facilities and environment of the parish.
 
tel: 01358-793873

 

Jacqui McEwan

I have lived in Belhelvie for two years and have fallen in love with the village. I am a disabled grandmother and do not work, so have plenty time to potter about in my garden and try to bring some colour to my particular corner.
I am a very community minded person with 12 years experience of community council work. I look forward to working with this community council and council members to help with local ongoing improvements and projects.

I can be contacted by e-mail: jaczmce@hotmail.com  tel: 01358-742533

Richard Miller

I moved to Potterton with my wife five years ago, from Aberdeen and thoroughly enjoy  the peace and tranquillity of the area. I was forced into early retirement through ill health after being 25 years as an offshore technician.
As a qualified first aider with the British Red Cross , I am involved in many different events. I am an active member of Belhelvie Bowling Club, though still have a lot to learn. Since giving up work I have restored one vintage motor cycle and am in the process of doing another one which keeps me busy.
I am interested in all aspects of the community and would be pleased to hear your views on improving our area.
e-mail:  Richard@miller70.fsnet.co.uk tel: (mobile) 07891 358131

Malcolm Ross

I farm Balmedie Farm, Belhelvie in partnership with my wife Maureen. The farm has a pedigree herd of Beef Shorthorn cows and there are also arable acreages of oats and barley. I do voluntary work in the Gordon Highlanders' Museum and am a member of Balgownie Rotary club. My sporting interests are golf and curling.

 

 

George Sinclair

I am 83 years of age and have been married for 59 years. We have two daughters and three grandchildren. My wife and I built our own house in Belhelvie in 1975 and are still happily living there.

Before I finally retired in 2004 I was Clerk of Works on a number of big developments in and around Aberdeen including the hospitals and the airport.

I am Chairman of Aberdeen Wheelers, President of Aberdeen District Cycling Association and a past President of the Rotary Club of Dyce. For my sins I am also a supporter of Aberdeen FC.

Alan Smith

I work part-time for Aberdeen College since retiring from my full-time post there as development manager. My family has lived on our croft at Whtecairns for 26 years and we have a son and daughter although both have now 'flown the nest'. My interests include hillwalking, sailing, producing the 'Belhelvie Banter' and playing the fiddle.

tel: 01651-862326 e-mail: alan@drumlaire.com