KRC International Swing Into Action

Despite the elements, 52 golfers braved the rain to take part in KRC International's first Charity Golf Match.

Golf teams representing various companies throughout the city and shire took part in the competition with Rig-sol Ltd taking the victory of first place. KRC International (no fixing, honest!) came in second and were closely followed by Team Ian Jardine who won third prize.

Each of the winning teams received trophies and vouchers for Brechin Golf Club’s pro shop (1st place £300, 2nd Place £200, 3rd Place £100).

A total of £3149.97 was raised from the event at Brechin Golf Club, with the proceeds being split between Friends of ANCHOR and the MS Society Scotland. The golf day was a swingin' success and another one is already being planned for next year.

Check out KRC International's Facebook page (http://tiny.cc/f14dl), or check in to our Events page early next year to keep up-to-date on the plans for the 2nd KRC International Charity Golf Match.

From everyone at Friends of ANCHOR, thank-you very much to all who were involved in the planning of the Golf Day, and to those who supported it. We are incredibly grateful for the fantastic sum of £1574.99 that's been generously apportioned to Friends of ANCHOR.

People KRC International would like to thank:
- All the teams who took part
- Our volunteers who helped on the run up to the event and on the day itself:- Jane Laing, Nancy  McFarlane, Molly Napier, Kathy Petrie, Muriel Mitchell & Alan Renilson
- Jason Moir at XIC
- Event Sponsors and advertisers:-  Biarchi Safety Ltd, CAIB, Fairclough Accountancy Services, Foreign Currency Solutions, The Stables Bar & Restaurant, Brechin Golf Club

STRONGMEN ADD STRENGTH TO FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Scotland’s strongest men have put their weight behind a local charity’s fundraising campaign for a second year running.

Organisers of Fraserburgh’s StrongMan competition, William Wright and David Gray, again chose Aberdeen-based charity Friends of ANCHOR to benefit from the £1309.37 raised from the event, following the success of fundraising for us last year.

Murray Motors, title sponsors of the StrongMan competition, hosted the official cheque presentation at their car show room on South Road last Thursday (14th July).Sarah-Jane Milne, PR & Fundraising Manager was there to collect the cheque on behalf of Friends of ANCHOR.

Ten strongmen travelled from across Scotland, from as far as Fort William and Kirkcaldy, to take part in Fraserburgh’s StrongMan competition. There was also special guest appearances from two of Scotland’s strongest men, Ken Nowicki ranked in the top five in the country and Chris Innes (Aka. Goose) Scotland’s number one.

The group of mighty competitors embarked on a range of daring challenges including head press medleys, tyre flips, a ford fiesta lift with a 90kg weight added to it and a cumbersome chain drag. The pinnacle of the competition was the ‘Broch Tomb Stone’ which hadn’t been seen or lifted before. Weighing in at 27.5 stone, the stone was the same weight as those lifted by some of the world’s strongest men last year.
 
The overall winners for the day were Chris Newlands in first place and Wullie Morrison in second, both from Aberdeen and third place went to Tristan Mann of Fort William.

Co-organiser, Wullie Wright, commented; “We are absolutely delighted with how successful the competition went again this year and the money we raised for Friends of ANCHOR. A lot of individuals and businesses in the Broch really got behind supporting the competition this year which we are really grateful for. Without them the event wouldn’t have been such a great success.

“The crowds who came to watch the event created such a fantastic atmosphere and we’re looking forward to inviting them all back for the third annual Strong Man competition next year!”

From the team at Friends of ANCHOR, congratulations on organising yet another brilliantly succesful event and thank-you for choosing Friends of ANCHOR to benefit from the tremendous sum of money raised for a second year running.

Organisers Wullie and Davie would like to say a massive thanks to;

• Event sponsor Gordon Murray of Murray Motors for the use  of the car and his contribution along with the Clansman, Cheers cafe bar and Tavern, and to R. Strachan Fabricators who also made the yoke at very short notice.
• There were also generous donations made by Jack's Fishmerchants, Cycle World, Crimond Post Office, J.A Ritchie Electricians and Heathers B&B. Their generosity has made the event well worth the effort again.
• Thanks also must be extended to all who helped on the day, Fred and Glen Bruce for the boards and the use of the trailer to move the equipment, Steve Evans for the use of the deadliftframe.
• A special mention to Arthur Buchan of Broch Iron Gym who supplied the equipment, t-shirts and trophies.
• Finally to Broch Signs who made banners and printed the t-shirts.
• A final thanks to all the strongmen that took part!

TORPHINS YOUNGSTERS KICK INTO ACTION FOR CHARITY

Budding, young footballers from Torphins Tornados had double whammy of celebrations recently. Not only did they reign victorious in Aberdeen Juvenile Under 12 Football, achieving an impressive, unbeaten record throughout the season, they were also celebrating their fantastic fundraising efforts which saw them raise £800 for Friends of ANCHOR.

Adrian George who runs Torphins Tornedos commented; “The fundraising efforts shown by the team, as well as all the generous support we received from family and friends has been absolutely outstanding.

“This was the first year we’ve embarked on fundraising for a charity. Reflecting on how successful it was and how much we all enjoyed it, we’ve decided that Torphins Tornados will continue this every season, choosing a different charity to benefit from our fundraising efforts each year. Incorporating a charity fundraising element alongside our focus on football will hopefully show the kids the value of supporting worthy causes. Of course, fundraising can also be a lot of fun!”

The generous-hearted youngsters raised the money by taking part in the Run Balmoral event earlier this year alongside some of their parents who joined the race to support their fundraising efforts.  The Under-12’s team chose Friends of ANCHOR – which directly supports cancer patients in the North-east - to benefit from the money raised after someone close to the team sadly lost their Mum to cancer at the beginning of the year.

The money donated in special memory of Shona Watt will go towards Friends of ANCHOR’s commitment to helping get the best possible care, treatment and support for cancer patients in the North-east.

From all at Friends of ANCHOR, thank-you so much for choosing Friends of ANCHOR to benefit from your fundraising efforts. It was a fantastic sum of money to have raised and we're incredibly grateful for your support.

• Torphins Tornados are on the lookout for boys from the Upper Deeside area, going into Senior One after the summer holidays, who would be interested in joining the Under 13’s team. To be invited to trial for Torphins Tornados please contact Adrian George by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To enquire by phone, Adrian will be reachable after the 28th July on 013398 82327.

Alistair and Audrey Wilson very kindly opted out of receiving gifts for their 30th Wedding Anniversary, instead asking guests for donations to Friends of ANCHOR.

Friends and family joined them at Old Rayne Hall on 4th June to celebrate the very special occasion.

The team at Friends of ANCHOR would like to thank the Wilson’s and all their family and friends who collectively raised a fantastic total of £850 for the charity.