About The Buzzard
The Braemar News Group was set up in the autumn of 2006 by a group of local residents wanting not only to increase participation in village activities but also to generate new activities. The main activity of the group is the publication and distribution of the ' Braemar Buzzard' community newsletter, the first copy being produced in March 2007. Since this time, the Buzzard has continued to appear at regular intervals - initially every 3 months, latterly every 2 months. The newsletter is distributed free of charge to all households in and around Braemar by a band of willing volunteers and surplus copies are available in the Braemar Newsagent and Braemar Garage. Several grants enabled the start up of the newsletter and ongoing costs are covered by newsletter adverts and by donations. Donations towards costs are always gratefully received and collection boxes can be found in the Newsagent and at the Garage. Other occasional publications produced by the group include 'Community Matters', a village information flier now in its third reprint, and a local telephone directory (2010). The group has also been involved with the revival of the summer Braemar Gala week in the summer (although this hasn't run every year). Membership of the Braemar NewsGroup is free and open to any local resident whilst submission of articles/letters/photos for possible publication is welcomed from all sources!