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Council news  >  Press Releases  >  Easy listening at local parks this weekend

Easy listening at local parks this weekend

06/08/08

The City Council’s Bands in the Park programme continues this Sunday, 10 August at 2pm at both the Duthie Park and Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen.

The programme will continue throughout the summer on most weekends at the parks until Sunday, 24 August.

Whether it is the sound of the pipes or brass bands everyone is welcome to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the city’s wonderful Duthie Park and Hazlehead Park.

The entertainment is free and starts at 2pm and finishes at 4pm so bring a picnic and something to sit on and unwind in two of the city’s splendid parks.

Hazlehead Park, which was originally part of the freedom lands granted to the city in 1319.  It is on the outskirts of Aberdeen and is popular with sports enthusiasts, walkers, naturalists, and picnickers and has restaurant and toilet facilities.

Duthie Park, which was donated to the city by Miss Duthie in 1880 and opened to the public in 1883 hence it celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.

For further information contact Karen Orchard, Aberdeen City Council on (01224) 522958.

If you have any queries regarding this, or any other news story, please contact Aberdeen City Council on: 01224 522000.