Newsletter November 2022
Welcome to our newsletter!
We would like to bring you up to date with our work, building and maintaining paths around Torphins.
Torphins Paths Group is a charitable organisation manned by volunteers. Our objective is simply to improve walking opportunities in and around the village, as well as developing off road routes linking to surrounding communities.
We haev made good progress in the last 6 months on both short walks around thevillage and and longer routes connecting surrounding comunities.
I hope you find this of interest and can share our excitement at some of these projects. We would be delighted to get your feedback which you can send to us by clicking here.
Also, if you want to join our group, or even get involved in some of our volunteer activities, you can sign up, by clicking here.
Woodland Wonderland
Following the success of previous years, woodland wondeland will eb back to brighten the darkest months
For more information and to book your slot
Construction underway on new Easter Beltie Wetlands Path
Construction has begun on a new path through the the Easter Beltie Wetlands, including a substantial car park. We expect this work to be completed before then end of this year. Two further phases are planned. eventually giving an off road route from Torphins to Glassel and beyond
Click here for the full story
Local Paths
Work is complete on a new a new all-user path in the Torphins Woods
Click here to tell us what you think of the idea.
Click here if you wish to make a donation to support the project
Where is the Gownie Burn Path?- click here to find out
Would you like to support the work of Torphins Paths Group?
Torphins Paths Group is a registered charity. Our only source of income is donations from the public and organisations who often look for local input alongside their contribution. Your donation, large or small would be used to develop and maintain attractive walking routes in and around Torphins.
Every pound you donate allows us to build two metres of path!
Right now we are fundraising to allow us to complete the Torphins to Glassel path. If you would like to donate CLICK HERE
Torphins to Lumphanan Path- coming soon!
Preparations for a new path connecting Torphins and Lumphanan are progressing click here to read more!
Walks Around Torphins Leaflet
The latest edition of our leaflet is now available, giving suggestions for walks around the village. Copies can be obtained from Platform 22 or local shops.
Torphins Paths Group SCIO - AGM 2022
TPG AGM was well attended by members on 21st April 2022 at Mid Deeside Church.
The Board and Officers were re-elected, with one Trustee member standing down and one new Trustee appointed.
The documents of 2022 AGM are below.
Waulkmill Farm
A popular and useful path led through a working farmyard creating problems both for walkers and for the farmer.
TPG found and implemented a solution!
Click here to read more
The Big Vision
In collaboration with paths groups throughout Marr Area, we are developing a plan for a path network to connect communities, providing a valuable resource for recreation and tourism
Want to get involved? Whether your skills are horticultural, agricultural, or just plain cultural, you can help with the work of the Paths Group.
Click here for more information.
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