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AndySimpson56

@asimps32

Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire

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calendar_today30-05-2015 17:58:13

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Provost Judy Whyte (@provostabdnshre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🦋 I’m delighted to say that nominations are now open for the 2023 Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards. 🦋 Please let us know about the inspirational heroes in your community.

AndySimpson56 (@asimps32) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to join MacduffPrimary P7s with Philip Tibbetts to launch the competition to design a flag for the #historicbanffshire Lieutenancy. They will share details with other classes. The competition is open to everyone of all ages. Full details found here: lordlieutenantbanffshire.co.uk/banffshire-flag

Great to join <a href="/MacduffPrimary/">MacduffPrimary</a> P7s with <a href="/VexTibbetts/">Philip Tibbetts</a> to launch the competition to design a flag for the #historicbanffshire Lieutenancy. They will share details with other classes. The competition is open to everyone of all ages. Full details found here: lordlieutenantbanffshire.co.uk/banffshire-flag
The King's Award (@kingsawardvs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🟪 Following the Accession of King Charles III, The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service will now become The King's Award for Voluntary Service. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

🟪 Following the Accession of King Charles III, The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service will now become The King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Find out more:
gov.uk/government/new…
AndySimpson56 (@asimps32) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After a week visiting schools with @PhilipTibbetts, the competition to design a flag for #historicbanffshire is well underway. Open to everyone of all ages. Full details here: lordlieutenantbanffshire.co.uk/banffshire-flag Watch this video for ideas & inspiration from our area: youtu.be/lhS8JwfyQhw

After a week visiting schools with @PhilipTibbetts, the competition to design a flag for #historicbanffshire is well underway. Open to everyone of all ages.  Full details here: lordlieutenantbanffshire.co.uk/banffshire-flag Watch this video for ideas &amp; inspiration from our area: youtu.be/lhS8JwfyQhw
Philip Tibbetts (@vextibbetts) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a joy to support the launch competitions to register flags with Lyon Court for the counties of BOTH Moray & Banffshire! Enjoyed meeting an incredible range of people from primary students to Lord Lieutenants, Moray Council Cllrs & the RAF Lossiemouth station commander

The Flag Institute (@flaginstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the unveiling of the Aberdeenshire winner being planned, two more counties in the North East of Scotland have launched their competitions. Get your thinking hats on, sharpen your pencils and read how to enter here! grampianonline.co.uk/news/competiti…

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In 2007 we started a British Council partnership between #elginhighschool and schools in Tanzania & Zambia. 16 years later the links and activities still have an impact on those who were involved. Thank you Books Abroad SCIO. Moray Council #kabwerotaryclub #teachingisarewardingjob

In 2007 we started a <a href="/BritishCouncil/">British Council</a> partnership between #elginhighschool and schools in Tanzania &amp; Zambia. 16 years later the links and activities still have an impact on those who were involved. Thank you <a href="/BooksAbroad/">Books Abroad SCIO</a>. <a href="/moraycouncil/">Moray Council</a> #kabwerotaryclub #teachingisarewardingjob
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Congratulations to everyone who took part in tonight's Coronation Buckie ASG concert. Some amazing musical and dance talent. Great to see pupils from all the schools taking part. Fantastic total raised for MFR Cash for Kids. Buckie Community High School

Congratulations to everyone who took part in tonight's Coronation Buckie ASG concert. Some amazing musical and dance talent. Great to see pupils from all the schools taking part. Fantastic total raised for MFR Cash for Kids. <a href="/BuckieHighNews/">Buckie Community High School</a>
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Always a pleasure to return to #elginghighschool for the annual prize giving. Congratulations to all the pupils. Great to hear of your achievements. Well done to the staff for your hard work #workingtogetherforsuccess Moray Council @ElginHighHT

Always a pleasure to return to #elginghighschool for the annual prize giving. Congratulations to all the pupils. Great to hear of your achievements.  Well done to the staff for your hard work #workingtogetherforsuccess <a href="/MorayCouncil/">Moray Council</a> @ElginHighHT
Rotary Elgin (@rotaryelgin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Can you believe it's nearly the end of the school holidays.I know some of you will be glad when the schools return Remember, you can complete as many of the legs as you want! Each completed town/leg = 1 entry to the prize draw 🔎🚴‍♀️ Entries close on Monday 14th at 6pm!

Can you believe it's nearly the end of the school holidays.I know some of you will be glad when the schools return

Remember, you can complete as many of the legs as you want!
Each completed town/leg = 1 entry to the prize draw 🔎🚴‍♀️

Entries close on Monday 14th at 6pm!
AndySimpson56 (@asimps32) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to introduce Eleanor, former #elginhighschool pupil, and current PhD student, to HM The King. She presented him with a copy of 'The Spirit of Banffshire' which she co-authored with me. The final event in his visit to Tomintoul. @ElginHighHT Moray Council

Delighted to introduce Eleanor,  former #elginhighschool pupil, and current PhD student, to HM The King.  She presented him with a copy of 'The Spirit of Banffshire' which she co-authored with me.  The final event in his visit to Tomintoul. 
@ElginHighHT <a href="/MorayCouncil/">Moray Council</a>
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Well done to all at Banff Academy involved with the Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning. Excellent coffee, butteries, homebakes, all served very professionally. Congratulations to the musicians who entertained everyone. BXAMusic Aberdeenshire Council

Well done to all at <a href="/BanffAcademyBXA/">Banff Academy</a> involved with the <a href="/macmillancancer/">Macmillan Cancer Support</a> coffee morning. Excellent coffee, butteries, homebakes, all served very professionally.  Congratulations to the musicians who entertained everyone. <a href="/bxa_music/">BXAMusic</a> <a href="/Aberdeenshire/">Aberdeenshire Council</a>
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A privilege to join pupils and staff from Bracoden Primary along with members of the public for the first wreath laying ceremony for Remembrance 2023. This was followed by presentations by the pupils and coffee and toast at the school. #WeWillRememberThem Aberdeenshire Council

A privilege to join pupils and staff from <a href="/Bracoden15/">Bracoden Primary</a> along with members of the public for the first wreath laying ceremony for Remembrance 2023. This was followed by presentations by the pupils and coffee and toast at the school. #WeWillRememberThem  <a href="/Aberdeenshire/">Aberdeenshire Council</a>
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Special day with members of Zigi Shipper's family for the Stone Setting Ceremony. It was a privilege having Zigi in Elgin to speak of his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Zigi's message was simple but so powerful "Do not hate." H.E.T. Hugh McCulloch #LestWeForget

Special day with members of Zigi Shipper's family for the Stone Setting  Ceremony. It was a privilege having Zigi in Elgin to speak of his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Zigi's message was simple but so powerful "Do not hate." <a href="/HolocaustUK/">H.E.T.</a> <a href="/MccullochHugh/">Hugh McCulloch</a> #LestWeForget
H.E.T. (@holocaustuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Holocaust survivor, and our dear friend, Zigi Shipper BEM. Zigi survived the Lodz Ghetto, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Stutthof concentration camp. You can read more about Zigi here: het.org.uk/news-and-event…

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Holocaust survivor, and our dear friend, Zigi Shipper BEM. Zigi survived the Lodz Ghetto, Auschwitz-Birkenau and Stutthof concentration camp. You can read more about Zigi here: het.org.uk/news-and-event…
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A wonderful evening at Banff Academy for their annual Burns Supper. Well done to the speakers and to the musicians for their fantastic contributions. Thank you to the organisers and amazing caterers. Laurence Findlay Jim Savege Helen James Banff Primary School

A wonderful evening at <a href="/BanffAcademyBXA/">Banff Academy</a> for their annual Burns Supper. Well done to the speakers and to the musicians for their fantastic contributions. Thank you to the organisers and amazing caterers. 
<a href="/laurencefindlay/">Laurence Findlay</a> <a href="/jimsavege/">Jim Savege</a> <a href="/MacduffHT/">Helen James</a> <a href="/BanffPrimary/">Banff Primary School</a>
Jim Savege (@jimsavege) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Blue skies and big smiles all round as The SCOTS are granted the Freedom of #Aberdeenshire today by Provost Judy Whyte, parading in Peterhead - such an important recognition for The SCOTS whom are part of the fabric of our communities and heritage Cpl Cruachan IV @SCOTSband

Blue skies and big smiles all round as <a href="/The_SCOTS/">The SCOTS</a> are granted the Freedom of #Aberdeenshire today by <a href="/ProvostAbdnshre/">Provost Judy Whyte</a>, parading in Peterhead - such an important recognition for <a href="/The_SCOTS/">The SCOTS</a> whom are part of the fabric of our communities and heritage <a href="/CplCruachan_IV/">Cpl Cruachan IV</a> @SCOTSband
Gordon Highlanders (@ghmuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Gordon Highlander D-Day veteran (and Museum legend!!! 😎) Private Jim Glennie opened our special exhibition 'D-Day 80: The Gordon Highlanders and the Fight For France' now open to the public! #DDAY80 #WW2 #gordonhighlanders #normandy80

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A pleasure to join the pupils, staff and families of Bracoden Primary for the annual Christmas Service in Gardenstown New Church. Fantastic singing and reading. Very well done to Bracoden Brass - I look forward hearing you again. Have a great holiday. Laurence Findlay Aberdeenshire Council

A pleasure to join the pupils, staff and families of <a href="/Bracoden15/">Bracoden Primary</a> for the annual Christmas Service in Gardenstown New Church. Fantastic singing and reading. Very well done to Bracoden Brass - I look forward hearing you again. Have a great holiday.
<a href="/laurencefindlay/">Laurence Findlay</a> <a href="/Aberdeenshire/">Aberdeenshire Council</a>