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TPG News
latest update July 2024

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 have made  good progress  in the last 6 months on both  short walks around the village and and longer  routes  connecting surrounding communities.

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.

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Sheep will be over-wintering the  fields beside the Easter Beltie path

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Please  excercise  caution and ensure that dogs are kept on a lead

Would you like to support the  work of Torphins Paths Group?

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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.

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Right now we are  fundraising to support the process of getting planning approval for the Torphins to Lumphanan path.  If you would like to donate  CLICK HERE

Torphins to Glassel  route completed through the Dam Wood

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We are pleased to announce the completion of  of a new path, giving a route for all from the Easter Beltie car park to the Glassel Road.The work was  supported  by a  grant of  £84,000 from the UK  government Shared Prosperity Fund

Not only is this an important route for walking  cycling  and horse riding, but it is another step in the overall plan to link from Torphins to Banchory.

... click here to read more

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Torphins to Lumphanan Path- Planning Application submitted!

Preparations for a  new path connecting Torphins and Lumphanan are progressing   click here to read more!

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Thanks to our Sponsors

Craigmyle to Monboddo  path

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We would like to express our gratitude  to the many people within the community whose generous donations have made this work possible.  We also  gratefully  acknowlege support from the Bread of Life, Scotmid  and, Magic Little Grants.

This financial support has allowed  us to build paths  for the  benefit of the community

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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.

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Path maintenance

Work has been completed in repairing the storm damage on the Monboddo to Craigmyle path and putting in place defences that will make it more resilient in the future.  to read more  click here

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Want to get involved?

We have  regular work parties involved in path building and maintenance. To join that group  and get notification of  forthcoming activities  click here

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Waulkmill Farm

Flood Damage repaired February 2023!

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

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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

Click here to read more

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Woodland Wonderland 

Following the success of previous years, Woodland Wonderland will again brightened the nights over Christmas 2023 and the New Year. Click the link below to book your time slot.

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On  the 17th, 20th and 23rd  December. Mid Deeside Church is holding a Christmas Tree Festival which must be seen. The Church event also  offers the warm refreshments required after visiting our  illuminations.

see https://www.middeesidechurch.org.uk/events/

Don't miss the  spectacular tractor run through the  village on Saturday 23rd December

For more details and to book your Woodland wonderland timeslot see:

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Click the red button if you would like to support Torphins Paths Group

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