LATEST NEWS
Cairnbeathie track work party
October 2024
A volunteer morning tidying the Cairnbeathie track... and a wren's nest found amongst the gorse. The nest was returned to the bushes nearby as they are useful shelters from winter cold and may be renovated for re-use for breeding.
LPG is now on Instagram
October 2024
For those using social media - we are now on Instagram!
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Glenmillan track repairs
October 2024
Lumphanan Paths have organised and funded the repair of the Glenmillan track which was badly washed away after the winter storms last year. Walking was precarious where the floods had gouged out the lower section of the track. Our thanks go to Martin Ferries who carried out the work and made a splendid job.
Lumphanan Paths have more improvements in the pipeline.
Support your local Paths Group …. More on this soon!
Photos of the track before and after!
Aboyne games - path group gathering!
August 2024
Aboyne Games, Saturday 3rd August, 2024. Lumphanan Paths Group was part of the Marr Paths Forum stand, enjoying the good weather and large crowds at the Games.
Paths Groups from all over Deeside showed the public their work creating and maintaining paths and walks leaflets were handed out.
Volunteers are always welcome to join the merry bands of local Paths Groups to help keep up the good work.
Fundraising - scenes of Lumphanan greeting cards, postcards and bookmarks for sale!
June 2024
Fundraising initiative: Help support your local paths group with their ongoing efforts to maintain our lovely network of tracks around the village.
They are on sale at local outlets - currently from the Meet Again Tea Shop (Lumphanan) and Craiglich Cabin.
Cards: £2.00 each or six for £10.00.
Post cards: £1.50 or six for £8.00
Bookmark: £50p
Credit goes to our local photographers June Armstrong, Bill Donald, Tom Main and Edith Smith.
Fundraising - Lumphanan Gala
June 2024
The Lumphanan Gala has made a welcome return after the Covid break!
Lumphanan Paths Group held a very popular plant, produce and card stall which brought in £147. This money will be put towards keeping our paths and tracks open and in good condition!
History on a Highway
May 2024
A healthy crowd of around 70 people enjoyed Ann Raeburn's illustrated talk 'History on a Highway' at Lumphanan Village Hall. One of the 'highways' is our very own military road and drove road which is the spine of most of our walks around Lumphanan and on to Kincardine O'Neil (see our walks page for more information). So much interest was generated, and there was much to chat about afterwards over a cuppa.
AGM - Committee elected and Chairperson's report
April 2024:
The Lumphanan Paths Group AGM took place on Wednesday 17th April 2024. The Chair’s report can be read here. Office Bearers remain the same: Linda Gray is the Chairperson, Jenna Storey as Vice Chair and Ann Raeburn as Secretary.
Will Maclean from Torphins Paths was present to give an update on the planned Torphins/Lumphanan path link. The proposal is now seeking planning approval.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Its here! Connect with your past!
History on a Highway - book launch 2.00 - 4.00 pm Sat 2nd November 2024, Meet Again Tea Shop, Lumphanan
Read the tale! Revel in Lumphanan’s past (and support your local Paths Group)!
The illustrated history of Lumphanan – a great little book with all proceeds going to the good work of the Lumphanan Paths Group.
Lumphanan lies astride one of Scotland’s ancient and formerly important highways. What part has this quiet parish been playing in the history of the nation?
Come to the Meet Again teashop and buy your signed copy! 2.00-4.00pm on Saturday 2nd November. Please bring cash only - £10
Please email lumphananpaths@gmail.com if you would like a copy posted.
Keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page for upcoming events. Previous events are available in our events and news archive
Can you help?
We are always looking for new members to help with the group's projects and volunteers to help maintain our paths. If you want to contribute, please go to the get involved page for more information.
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For all the latest updates, seasonal interest alerts (plants, wildlife, livestock), information on path conditions, and more!
WALKS LEAFLET
The latest issue of our leaflet is ready to view and download - click on the image or visit the Lumphanan Walks page. The leaflet maps and describes some of the most well-used local walks. There's lots of information on the local history, landscapes and wildlife you can enjoy on our walks. Hard copiesare available at local shops and venues.
We are grateful for the support of landowners, local photographers and from our funders - ScotWays and Paths for All.
Please be a considerate walker! Lumphanan walks pass through land supporting livestock and wildlife. As the weather (hopefully!) warms up, may we provide a reminder of walkers' responsibilities, including:
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avoid disturbing livestock and wildlife
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keep dogs under control at all times
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clean up after your dog
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close gates
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take litter home
For more information click below:
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PATHS GROUP
Support your local community - wear a Lumphanan Paths Group t-shirt or cosy jumper!
Thanks to a Marr Area Partnership grant from their IGS Fund, visual artist Vhairi Walker has created teeshirts and sweatshirts with our logo in her studio just outside of Banchory. Each logo is digitally cut using vegan friendly heat transfer vinyl then 'hand weeded' (individually close trimmed) and heat pressed. We are delighted with these and already plan to expand our range.
Sweatshirts: £25 Sizes: S, M, L (Navy)
Teeshirts: £15 Sizes: S, M, L, XL (Light Blue)
Available by emailing lumphananpaths@gmail.com .
All profits from sales will go towards our latest project.
