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The annual Aberdeen Mela Festival returns this Sunday as the city celebrates it’s rich, cultural diversity

The annual Aberdeen Mela Festival returns this Sunday as the city celebrates it’s rich, cultural diversity

by Emily Shepherd | Aug 24, 2023 | Events, News

Join in with the festivities this Sunday (27th August) at Queens Links, Beach Boulevard between 12-7pm. The event has featured in Aberdeen’s cultural calendar for several years with its biggest comeback in 2022 attracting over 13,000 attendees. It is now a major...
I Had Never Heard a City Cry Before: Aberdeen author’s tribute to the victims of the Piper Alpha disaster raises money for local charity

I Had Never Heard a City Cry Before: Aberdeen author’s tribute to the victims of the Piper Alpha disaster raises money for local charity

by Andrew Davidson | Aug 24, 2023 | News

Aberdeen based playwright and author, Mike Gibb, announces the publication of his latest book, adapted from a play set against the background of the Piper Alpha disaster, with all proceeds going to support the work of Bianca Friends charity. I Had Never Heard a City...
Campaigners unite to ask First Minister for action on poverty

Campaigners unite to ask First Minister for action on poverty

by Emily Shepherd | Aug 24, 2023 | Appeal, News

Humza Yousaf has been told that people struggling on low incomes in Scotland can no longer to wait for bold action to challenge the injustice of poverty. Some 150 charities, trade unions, campaign groups, and community organisations have come together to sign a...
Thousands to take part in Celebrate Aberdeen parade this Saturday

Thousands to take part in Celebrate Aberdeen parade this Saturday

by Andrew Davidson | Aug 22, 2023 | Events, News

This Saturday (August 26) around 5000 people, representing 130 organisations will take over Union Street for this year’s Celebrate Aberdeen parade. First held in 2011, the parade recognises and celebrates the enormous contribution which third sector organisations,...
Get your first break in TV drama with shmu and ScreenSkills’ First Break programme

Get your first break in TV drama with shmu and ScreenSkills’ First Break programme

by Andrew Davidson | Aug 21, 2023 | Employability, News

Station House Media Unit (shmu), one of the core cultural organisations in North East Scotland, is excited to share a new opportunity for people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to gain experience on a major TV drama, and learn about routes to working in TV. The First...
Illustrator Johanna Basford to become patron of The Archie Foundation

Illustrator Johanna Basford to become patron of The Archie Foundation

by Andrew Davidson | Aug 21, 2023 | News

Renowned Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford OBE has become a patron of The Archie Foundation, after supporting the charity with her intricate drawings and murals.  Johanna’s inky creations already adorn the walls of the...
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