A Local Lens on Life: Meet Jake Smith
Sometimes, the most inspiring stories are found right on our doorstep. Jake Smith is one of those stories. Jake, who lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has spent the last five years quietly building something quite remarkable. Armed with a camera and an outlook on life that most of us can only aspire to, he has developed into an award-winning photographer.
Mindful May 2026
The Grampian Wellbeing Festival, an annual event held throughout May across the city, shire and Moray, was launched in 2016 and originally founded by Public Health Aberdeenshire.
Christmas Joy for 194 Children Across Central Buchan
This Christmas, the Maud Village Trust was proud to support local families through the Central Buchan Christmas Present Appeal, helping to make the festive season brighter for those who needed it most.
Old Mart Gym Member of the Month, Meet Kate
This month, George spoke with Kate, whose quiet determination and positive attitude make her a truly inspiring part of our gym community.
Lighting Up Maud, Window Wanderland 2025
This year, Maud Village Trust was delighted to bring the community together once again for Window Wanderland, a creative event that transformed the village into a glowing trail of colour, imagination, and local pride.
Pumpkin Festival 2025
Our first-ever Pumpkin Festival was created to celebrate community ownership, spark creativity, and bring people together for a joyful evening in the heart of Maud.
Old Mart Gym Member of the Month, Meet Ally
This month, George spoke with Ally Black, a dedicated member whose long-term commitment to health and fitness shows the power of consistency, community, and starting whenever you can.
Tattie Holidays Maud Breakfast Clubs 2025
This year, the Maud Village Trust hosted its first-ever Tattie Holiday Breakfast Clubs, bringing families together for warm food, friendly faces, and a unique chance to meet the local Blue Light teams who serve Maud and Central Buchan.
Maud Village Trust AGM 2025
Held in the Community Resource Centre at 7.00pm on 7th October 2025.
Old Mart Gym Member of the Month, Meet Dita
This month, George sat down with Dita, a long-standing and much-loved member whose energy, positivity, and determination remind us all that it is never too late to start.
2024 Annual Report
Hybrid working continues but there has been an increase in presence from a number of the teams in the centre and many are now working designated days in the Centre.
2023 Annual Report
As mentioned in the previous year’s AGM the hybrid model of working continues to be the norm for many of the health care professionals based out of the Centre (some hours in the office and some hours at home).
2020 Annual Report
We started the year in good spirits and with a thriving community hub for it all to be taken away from the 22nd March 2020 with that dreaded announcement “STAY AT HOME” “WORK FROM HOME” and that is very much how we have proceeded for the rest of the year.
2019 Annual Report
The Community Resource Centre. The Centre still remains the hub of the majority of services on offer in our local community and continues to be very busy.
2018 Annual Report
The Community Resource Centre. It is the tenth year since the Centre opened and a celebration will be held of this event during the Conversation Cafe day on the 1st Nov when everyone is welcome. The Centre still remains the hub of the majority of services on offer. It is actively involved some key initiatives for the community offering a range of activities and support.
2017 Annual Report
This is the Fifteenth year of operation for the Maud Village Trust and we continue to provide varying services to the community
2016 Annual Report
This is the fourteenth year of operation for the Maud Village Trust and we continue to provide varying services to the community.
2015 Annual Report
The Maud Village Trust has been operating now for thirteen years and continues to provide different services and facilities to the community.
2014 Annual Report
It has been twelve years since the Maud Village Trust was formed. In that time we have seen it grow to a well established organisation, with our Centres being in continual use throughout the year providing services to the community.
2013 Annual Report
The Maud Village Trust has continued to operate successfully throughout 2013. The Centres have been as busy as ever, serving the communities medical, social and fitness needs.