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Amenities


Businesses

Buchanness Plumbing, 8 Love Lane, Peterhead, AB42 1TP.
Tel. 01779 477656
Mob. 07798 645191
Contact your local plumber Rob Young for all your Plumbing and Heating needs.
Corgi and Snipef Registered.
Free Estimates.

Thistle Seafoods Ltd.
Contact Ron Storey - Tel. 01779 478991
Producer of high quality value-added fish products.
Information at www.thistleseafoods.com

Park Garage, 36 Harbour Street, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AU.
Tel. (Sales) 01779 491000 , Tel. (Service) 01779 472336,  Fax. 01779 480555.

Information at www.parkgarage.net
Partners : Graeme Boyne and Ewan Robertson
MOTs, Servicing, Repairs, Bodywork, Alarms, HiFi, In-Car Video & DVD, Navigation Systems, Alloy Wheels, Car Sales.

 

Millbank Motors, Stirling Village, South Road, Peterhead, AB42 3AN.
Tel. 01779 473104.
Garage and Filling Station, Car Sales and Repairs, Caravan Storage, Car Wash.

Peter Stevenson Cars, Boddam, Peterhead.

Tel. 01779 476068
Tel. 07775 921496
Fax. 01779 481243
Sales & Service of Motor Vehicles, Vans, Motorbikes, 4x4's.
http//www.peterstevensoncars.com

North Island Plumbing & Radiators Ltd., Buchan Ness Lighthouse, Boddam, AB42 3NF.
Tel. 01779 481996,  Fax. 01779 481996.
Central Heating Installation. Power Flushing and Radiator and Valve Replacement Specialists. Boiler Replacements, General Plumbing Works.
Corgi Registered.

JJ's Driving School
Tel. 01779 470688,  Mobile. 07940 384540.
Pass plus Patient and Friendly Instruction. Experienced Instructor. Dual Controlled Car. Competitive Prices. Peterhead and Surrounding Area.


Churches

Boddam Evangelical Church seeks to preach the word of God as we find it in the King James Edition of the Bible. Sunday Services are as follows : 10.15 am Communion, 11.00 am Morning Worship, 2.00 pm Sunday School, 6.00 pm Evening Worship. There is a Prayer Meeting at 7.30 pm on Wednesday and a Women's Meeting at 7.30 pm on Thursday.
All are welcome to the above Services.

 

Trinity Parish Church, Manse Terrace, Boddam. 
As part of the Church of Scotland, we exist to proclaim Jesus Christ as the Saviour for the World. 
Sunday Service : 11.30 am,
All Welcome.
Minister : Rev. Paul McClenaghan,
Tel. 01779 472405.
Session Clerk : Mr. James Copland, 
Tel. 01779 479644.

 

United Free Church,  Church Place, Boddam.  Evening Worship on a Sunday at 6pm.
Prayer & Bible Study on a Wednesday at 7.30pm.


Education

Boddam Primary School, 13 Russell Street, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3NG.
Tel. 01779 473359 
   Fax 01779 470736. email : boddam.pr@rmplc.co.uk 
Head Teacher : Mrs. Alison M. Nicol.
Boddam Primary School is situated in the village of Boddam, 3 miles from Peterhead. The school is non-denominational and the catchment area is the village of Boddam and the surrounding rural area. 

The original school has six classrooms, one of which is used by the Nursery; one is a Library, one Music/Resource Room and one General Purpose Room. The extension completed in 1960 has two classrooms and the extension completed in 1980 has a further two classrooms. The School has two tarmac playground areas.

Currently, Boddam Primary School has six full time equivalent staff, including Head Teacher and Nursery Teacher. Throughout the year, a variety of specialist teachers support the school. The teaching team is supported by two classroom assistants, one part-time administrator, one nursery nurse, one part-time janitor, one playground supervisor, one lunchtime auxiliary, one part-time clerical assistant, three part-time SFL auxiliaries, kitchen and cleaning staff.

The School Handbook provides more information on names of staff along with other school data. A copy is available from the School Office. 

On leaving Boddam Primary School pupils transfer to Peterhead Academy.

Community links are a valuable part of school life. The School has a supportive and active PTA. Local Businesses support the School.

 

Boddam Playgroup, Lower Public Hall, Church Place, Boddam, Peterhead,
AB42 3NB.   Tel.: 01779 490826.   Meeting Times : Mon., Tues., Wed. mornings 9.00 to 11.30 am; Thurs., Fri. afternoons 12.30 to 3.00 pm. We cater for children aged between 2.5 - 5 years. The cost per child per session is £3.20. 

A 2's Group for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years takes place on Thursday and Friday mornings from 9.15 to 11.15 am and Wednesday from 12.30 to 2.30 pm. Again the cost is £3.50 per session.

Lunch Club is daily 11.30 - 12.30 Cost £1.00. Parents provide a packed lunch.

Boddam Playgroup employs two members of staff, one of whom is a qualified Nursery Nurse and both hold a current First Aid Certificate. One is working towards a Nursery Nurse qualification.

Boddam Playgroup is registered with the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and are in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council to offer ante-pre-school and pre-school places for children in the local area.

An information booklet is available on request.

 

Boddam Mums + Tots

Boddam Mums and Tots runs every Wednesday from 9.30 a.m. until 12.15 p.m. in the Boddam Public Hall. Cost : £1.50 per family which includes tea/coffee, juice and biscuits.

We look forward to meeting new and existing mums on a Wednesday. We have a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

For further information please contact Teresa Inglis 01779 474107 or Dawn Stephen 01779 481305.

Hickory Dickory Tots Nursery and Out of School Club

Telephone 01779 476888

 


Facilities 

Boddam Public Hall

COMMITTEE DETAILS AS OF 20th September, 2007.

Chairperson - Richard McKessick
Secretary - Kim Buchan
Treasurer - Peggy Slessor
Facilities - Melissa McKessick

COMMITTEE MEMBER
Michael Simpson

CARETAKER/CLEANER
Angus Reid

 

Boddam Library, (Aberdeenshire Library & Information Service), 26 Queen's Road, Boddam, Peterhead. Tel.: 01779 473479. 
Senior Library Assistant : Ms. Ann Stubbs.
Hours of Opening : Monday 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm, Tuesday 10.00 am - 12.00 noon, 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm, Wednesday - Closed, Thursday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm, Friday 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Saturday - Closed.
Tuesday 10.30 "Put the Kettle On".
Friday 3.30 pm - 4.00pm "Listen to a Story". Children should be accompanied.

 

Remember to bring your Borrower's Card every time you visit the Library. If you can't find the book or cassette you want, ask the staff to request it for you. There is no charge for this service. 

Also Internet Access available FREE.

 

Post Office, 3 Rocksley Drive, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3BA.
Tel. 01779 474555

Hours of Opening : Mon., Tues, Thurs., Fri. :- 9.00 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Wed., Sat. :- 9.00 am - 12.30 pm.
Also a selection of greeting cards, stationery and toys.
Experience the warm, friendly welcome and personal attention enjoyed at your local village Post Office.


Hotels & Inns

 

Buchanness Hotel, Buchanness Drive, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AT.
Tel. 01779 472213    Fax. 01779 480068.
Family Run Hotel. All bedrooms en suite. Meals served daily. Large Car park suitable for coaches.
The Hotel Speciality is Weddings and Private Functions with various venues from 20 to 250 people.

 

Seaview Hotel, Seaview Road, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3NS.
Tel./Fax. 01779 475665.
http://www.seaviewhotelboddam.com
Family Run Hotel. Nine Letting Rooms - 4 double/family, 4 twin, 1 single, All H&C water, colour TV. teamaking facilities. 
Lounge - 32 covers. Dining Room 32 covers. Function Hall - 80 covers.
Lunches, Evening Meals, High Teas - seven days.
Public Bar with Big Screen Sports.
Situated adjacent to Boddam harbour with sea view across Sandford Bay towards Peterhead.

 

Rocksley Inn, Stirling Village, Boddam, Peterhead. Tel. 01779 472594
We have 6 Letting Rooms, Bar, Lounge Facilities for small functions.
We often have Quiz and Games Nights. Karaoke, Disco.
Clive and Emma, Proprietors.

 


Shops

M & J COOK, LONDIS, Victoria Cottage, Boddam, Peterhead. 
Tel. 01779 473610.
Licensed Grocer. Newsagent with Home Deliveries. National Lottery. Alliance & Leicester Bank machine. Mobile Phone Top-Ups. Pay Point Termina
Hours of Opening : Mon - Sat.  6.00 am - 
7.00 pm,  Sun.  8.00 am to 1.00 pm.

 

The Boddam Shop, 18 Queen's Road, Boddam, Peterhead., AB42 3AX.  Owner : Eric and Lucy, Tel. 01779 474590
Web : theboddamshop.fsnet.co.uk 
Hours of Opening :
Mon - Fri  7.00 am - 7.00 pm,
Sat. 7.00 am to 7.00 pm,
Sun. 8.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Phone Cards. E Top-Up. All major Credit Cards accepted. Free delivery service available locally.

 

JBD Chip Shop, 4 Russell Street, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3NG
Tel. 01779 481148
Mon - Tues. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thurs - Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Closed all day Wednesday.

 


Sports & Leisure

Sports Facilities

Boddam has two sports fields, one the original Pleasure Park at Stirling Village and the other being the former RAF sports area.

 

Braeside Trout Fishery, Highfield, Upper Stirlingbrae, Boddam, Peterhead.  Tel. 01779 473903. 
Braeside Trout Fishery covers 2.5 acres of clear spring-fed water that varies in depth from 3 to 15 feet. The venue is located just 3 miles south of Peterhead on the top of Stirlinghill via Lendrum Terrace and offers fly fishing for rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout. Braeside is fly fishing only with a rod limit of 20 and is open from 8.00 am to dusk ( or 10.00 pm) although other time arrangements can be made with prior notice. The fishery is well stocked with hard fighting rainbow trout which range from 1 lb 8 oz to 8 lbs. Facilities include a heated fishing hut with gas and electricity. Free tea and coffee. Car park. Flush Toilet. Disabled parking at the edge of the water. 
For further information please contact Jim Hardie at the above address or website : http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/braeside-trout-fishery.html 


Former Site of Royal Air Force Buchan


After 52 years, RAF Buchan closed in March, 2005. Part of the site was taken over in March, 2005 by Highland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association. The larger part of the site has recently been bought by a developer who is ex-RAF and plans are being made to develop and integrate it into the village of Boddam.

The 22 remaining RAF personnel are based at Remote Radar Head, Buchan, Longhaven, Aberdeenshire.


Miscellaneous

Karla's Creative Capers

Karla Buswell, 20 Manse Terrace, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AS.
Tel. 01779 478343
email: karla@karlascreativecapers.co.uk
website : www.karlascreativecapers.co.uk

Mosaic Pictures, Cartoon Life Histories, Watercolour Paintings, Hand Painted Stones.

 

 

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