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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.

Smiths of Peterhead, Woollen Mill, Buchan Braes, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR.
Tel. 01779 871400.
email : info@smithsofpeterhead.com
web : http://www.smithsofpeterhead.com
Wool Spinners and Weavers since 1818.

Smiths of Peterhead, Showroom, Workshop & Factory Outlet, Buchan Braes, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR.
Tel. 01779 405050.
email : info@smithsofpeterhead.com
web : http://www.smithsofpeterhead.com
Wool Spinners and Weavers since 1818.
Furnishing Fabrics, Hand knitting Yarns,
Yarn on the Cone plus beautiful sweaters and accessories made from our yarns and fabrics.


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, 6.00 pm Evening Worship. There is a Prayer Meeting at 7.30 pm on Wednesday.
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.   The playgroup session starts at 9.00 until 11.30 Monday to Friday and 11.15 to 14.45 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during school term.  We cater for children aged between 2.5 - 5 years. There is a placement cost of £4.40 per session. 

A 2's Group for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years takes place on Wednesday 12.45 to 14.45 pm and Thursday and Friday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 am. The cost of the 2's group session is £4.40 per session.

Lunch Club is daily 11.30 - 12.15 at a cost of £1.50. 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

Hickory Dickory Tots provides childcare for 48 children from 0 - 12 years old, we can provide childcare for 12 children aged 0 - 2 years, 24 2 - 5 year olds and 12 primary aged children at anyone time. We provide art and craft experiences for our pre school children along with outdoor experiences, role play, stories, songs etc. For our school aged children we provide art and craft experiences, computer play, board games, out door experiences and a chance to do homework if they so wish.

We are open from 7am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday. The Out of School Group operates between the hours of 7am and 9am and then 2.15pm - 6.30pm but during holidays, in-service days and school closures we operate between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm.

For more details about our service, prices or anything else you wish to ask please call the manager Patricia Davies 01779 476888.

 


Facilities 

Boddam Public Hall

COMMITTEE DETAILS AS OF 23rd September, 2009.

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

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 : Tuesday 11 am to 2.00 pm, Thursday/Friday
3.30 pm to 7.00 pm.
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

Buchan Braes Coastal Hotel, Buchan Braes, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR.
Tel. 01779 871471 
Fax. 01779 871472.
email : info@buchanbraes.co.uk
web : http://www.buchanbraes.co.uk

 

Seaview Hotel, Seaview Road, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3NS.
Tel./Fax. 01779 475665.
Web : http://www.SeaviewHotelBoddam.com
Email : info@SeaviewHotelBoddam.com
Family Run Hotel with nine Guest Rooms - 3 double, 4 twin, 
1 single. All H&C water, colour TV, tea making facilities.  Wireless Internet access available for residents.
Car park for residents and guests.
Open 7 days for Lunches, Evening Meals, High Teas - bookings advisable. 
Public Bar with Big Screen Sports.
Function Suite available for weddings, engagements, birthday parties, conferences, etc. Suitable for groups of up to 75 people.
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. - Sat.  7.00 am - 12.30 pm  and  3.00 pm - 7.00 pm,
Sun. 8.00 am - 3.00 pm.
Phone Cards. E Top-Up. All major Credit Cards accepted. Free delivery service available locally.

 

Harry's Chippie, 4 Russell Street, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3NG
Tel. 01779 481148
Telephone Orders Welcome.
Sun. - Thurs. 4.30 p.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Fri. - Sat.  4.30 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.

 


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.


Other Services & Businesses

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.

B Slim Weight Loss Consultant
Tel. 07795 660953
website: www.bslim-weightconsultant.co.uk
Weight Loss Classes in Boddam Hall to help you achieve a healthy long term lifestyle. Offering information, tips and recorded weight loss.

Smart Move Limousines Ltd.
Tel. 01779 474083
Mobile : 07739 804238
website: www.smartmove-limousines.com
Travel in style to and from Birthday Parties, Christenings, School Proms, Anniversaries, etc.

Angels Superior Care Ltd., S.H.Q. Building, Buchan Braes, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR.
Tel. 01779 474795
email : k.king@angelssuperiourcare.co.uk
We supply registered nurses, care assistants, support workers, cooks, domestics, activities organisers, handypersons.
We are registered with the care commission.

Miller's Moments, Buchan Braes Business Centre, Station Road, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR.
Tel. 01779 471181
Fax. 0845 2802718.
Website : http://www.millersmoments@live.co.uk
We are a craft shop.

CLEAN MACHINE, Buchan Braes Business Centre, Station Road, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR.
Tel. 07972 102 182
Website : http://www.cleanmachine.webeden.co.uk
email : clean-machine@hotmail.co.uk
Hand Car Wash & Valet

 

 

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