Boddam Chipper Fish and Chip Shop

Boddam Chipper Fish and Chip Shop


I was delighted to read that the Boddam village fish and chip shop is to reopen on Sunday the 8th January 2006. It’s a super wee chipper with really friendly staff. I think it’s run by the people who own the nearby Buchanness Bar and Restaurant Hotel which is also worthy of a visit.

The chipper does a nice haggis super and I love their spare ribs. In fact I can happily work my way down their menu.

Do buy a bag of their home made tablet – Scottish toffee at its best.

In the summer months we love to get some fish and chips and take them down to the harbour to eat. There’s a nice pavilion type covered bench seated area with great views of the Buchan coast and Boddam lighthouse. The chipper also sells ice creams and cones so if we’re still hungry on the walk back we treat ourselves to an ice cream or icicle. There are some benches in the shape of boats just round the corner to sit and enjoy a closer view of the Boddam lighthouse. These seats are known locally as boaties.

The opening hours are from 4: 30 pm Monday to Sunday and the Boddam chippers address is 4 Russell Street, Boddam, Peterhead. Their telephone number is 01779 481148.

Chris

B&Q Peterhead Invernettie

B&Q Peterhead Invernettie

The Peterhead DIY store opened several months ago and Mrs B has gone into overdrive doing up the house and decorating. Today she who must be obeyed for she is awfa scary decided to install a new shower. So muggings here found himself knee deep in water trying to sort out her mistakes. Course if I’d started the job I’d have done the preparation first – like turning off the water supply!

One turn of the stop cock soon saw the water disappear and a quick trip to the new shop behind McDonalds saw us asking a knowledgeable chap called Stan all about the correct fittings we need. The great thing about B and Q is that all their employees either know athing aboot athing when it comes to DIY, or know exactly which employee on duty kens a aboot the right tool for the right job and what to do about it. Especially handy when you buy a different make of shower and all the fittings aren’t the same.

So now back at home I’d no sooner had a cup of tea, read the paper and walked the dog than the missus had fitted the shower. Nothing to it this DIY lark!

Chris

TV Programme Happy Birthday Broons on BBC Television

It was a delight to watch Happy Birthday Broons on Friday 30th December 2005. Pure dead brilliant in fact! Like many Scots I’ve grown up reading The Broons and Oor Wullie annuals and getting my weekly read of their adventures in The Sunday Post.

It was interesting to see the behind the scenes of how the cartoon strips are put together from idea, words, pictures and the unique black and white illustrations. Isn’t it great that the words can be typed out on The Shetland Islands and drawn in Dundee.

The behind the scenes look of the offices of The Sunday Post was a privilege, especially seeing the vaulted room where all the original artwork and annuals are stored. I’d love to be able to read the first Broons and Oor Wullie annual.

Each Sunday night I sit down to unwind reading them. Wouldn’t it be great if the cartoon strips came alive onto the telly – Elaine C Smith voicing The Bairn was just how I would have imagined her to sound. Ewan McGregor could continue his role as the narrator and Ford Kiernan would make a great Paw Broon.

The programme celebrated the 70th anniversary of The Broons cartoon strip and I’m sure we will be reading them in another 70 years.

Chris