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SUMMARY:Monthly Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow book lovers for an engaging discussion on our latest read. Share your thoughts\, favorite moments\, and insights while enjoying light refreshments and great company. Whether you’ve finished the book or are just starting\, everyone is welcome to join the conversation and connect over a shared love of reading.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/greyhope-hub-monthly-book-club/
LOCATION:Greyhope Community Hub\, Tullos Circle\, Aberdeen\, AB11 8HD
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Have That Difficult Conversation (Online Conflict Resolution)
DESCRIPTION:This online session\, ‘Understanding Emotions and Anger\, introduces how emotions work\, with a focus on primary and secondary emotions\, the difference between what we feel and what we show\, and how anger develops through its cycle of trigger\, escalation\, release\, de-escalation\, and resolution. It explores anger as a normal human emotion and builds self-awareness\, offering practical tools to help identify and regulate emotions more effectively. By attending\, you’ll learn to recognise different types of emotions and where anger fits within them\, reflect on your own triggers and what may sit beneath them\, understand the anger cycle\, and develop strategies for managing and responding to emotions in a more constructive way. Delivered live on Zoom by an experienced SCCR trainer\, this introductory session requires no prior knowledge.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/how-to-have-that-difficult-conversation-online-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution":MAILTO:SCCR@cyrenians.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
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SUMMARY:NETRALT at Pittodrie Community Hub
DESCRIPTION:NETRALT reps from Langstane Housing Association\, Castlehill Housing Association and Aberdeenshire Council will be at the Pittodrie Community Hub on hand to answer your questions about how you can be involved in improving the housing services across the North East.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/netralt-at-pittodrie-community-hub-july-2026/
LOCATION:Pittodrie Community Hub\, Pittodrie Stadium\, Pittodrie Street\,\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB24 5QH
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North East Tenants Residents And Landlords Together - NETRALT":MAILTO:info@netralt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T093000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260505T104325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T104325Z
UID:477935-1784709000-1784712600@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cranial Cocktail (Online Conflict Resolution Series)
DESCRIPTION:This online session\, ‘The Cranial Cocktail – Mind and Body’\, is designed for parents\, carers\, and professionals\, practitioners\, and volunteers working with young people and families. As part of our adapted and shorter conflict resolution series\, the session introduces SCCR’s psychoeducational resource\, Cranial Cocktail\, exploring the vital mind–body connection and how neurochemicals influence our emotional states. It offers insight into how our physical sensations and brain activity are closely linked\, helping build awareness of emotional regulation and overall wellbeing. By attending\, you’ll develop a clearer understanding of how feelings in the body and brain interact\, the impact of neurochemicals on mental and physical health\, and how tuning into physical signals can support emotional awareness. Delivered live on Zoom by an experienced SCCR trainer\, you’ll receive all the information and joining instructions via email ahead of the session once you’ve signed up.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/the-cranial-cocktail-online-conflict-resolution-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution":MAILTO:SCCR@cyrenians.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260402T151626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T151626Z
UID:477635-1784728800-1784736000@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:ACVO Training: Duties and Responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees
DESCRIPTION:If you want to find out more about the duties and responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees then this is the session for you. \nA 2 hour online session led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers designed to make you more confident as a charity trustee. Whether you are a Trustee or thinking about becoming one\, you will find this helpful. \nThe session will cover the following topics; \n\nBackground to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland ) Act 2005\nWho are Charity Trustees\, and who is disqualified?\nGeneral Duties of Charity Trustees\nSpecific Duties of Charity Trustees\nRemuneration of Charity Trustees\nBreach of duty\n\nThe training also reflects on the changes in charity law brought in by the commencement of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023\, such as extension of automatic disqualification criteria\, registration of trustees and publication of accounts.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/charity-trustees-training-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ACVO Training Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACVO TSI":MAILTO:enquiries@acvo.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260410T112650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T112650Z
UID:477699-1786543200-1786550400@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tenants And Residents Forum
DESCRIPTION:This is the group for tenants and residents who want to be more involved in the housing service. It fosters collaboration between tenants\, residents\, and the Council to ensure meaningful consultation and effective communication. \nMembers gain insight into Council policies and procedures\, connect with others across the city\, discuss housing issues\, and share positive stories.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/tenants-and-residents-forum-august-2026/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Town House\, Broad Street\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260401T155411Z
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UID:477610-1787913000-1787914800@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mel's Union Street Mile sponsored by Salus Technical and in association with Celebrate Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:Races start from 10.30am with the kids race\, followed by the adults race at 10.45am. Due to the tight time available due to road closures and the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade starting at 11am\, entrants must be able to complete 1 mile in under 15 minutes. \nWheelchair users and frame walkers welcome. \nRace route tbc. \nEntries close 1st August 2026. \nFull event info\, along with start times of additional races if required\, will be emailed to entrants by Thursday 20th August.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/mels-union-street-mile-2026/
LOCATION:Union Street\, Union Street\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB24 5EF
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gathimba Edwards Foundation":MAILTO:kayleigh@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T160000
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SUMMARY:Tenants And Residents Forum
DESCRIPTION:This is the group for tenants and residents who want to be more involved in the housing service. It fosters collaboration between tenants\, residents\, and the Council to ensure meaningful consultation and effective communication. \nMembers gain insight into Council policies and procedures\, connect with others across the city\, discuss housing issues\, and share positive stories.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/tenants-and-residents-forum-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Town House\, Broad Street\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260424T095947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T154315Z
UID:477848-1788613200-1788631200@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Envirolution Aberdeen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Envirolution Aberdeen is a truly community-based and free festival dedicated to increasing understanding\, connection\, and engagement with the natural world\, came to Aberdeen and we enjoyed it so much in 2024 and 2025 that we’re bringing it back on Saturday\, 5 September 2026 at Seaton Park from 1 PM – 6 PM. Our mission (that we want you to be part of) is to support all communities in the transition towards a more sustainable future. \nFounded in Manchester in 2009\, Envirolution has made a significant impact on local communities and the broader environment. We invite everyone to get involved with the launch event in Aberdeen. Together\, we can tackle climate change\, address the mental health crisis\, and create more inclusive communities. \nWe’re inviting anyone interested in hosting a stall at the Envirolution Aberdeen 2026! This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation\, artwork\, creative projects\, and everything you do. Whether you’re planning games\, interactive activities\, displays\, or anything eco-friendly and fun\, we’d love to have you involved. You can email the Programme Team at aberdeenenvirolutionprogram@gmail.com. The last date to sign ups for stalls and activities is Monday\, 20 July 2026. \nThe festival is nothing without the amazing volunteers. The application for 2026 Envirolution Aberdeen volunteers is now OPEN. Please fill in the form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgSl-gm7HZc0coc4LZhce9KQfHKvxFdPkjOboxa1lfB4GJPg/viewform?pli=1) to sign up. For any queries\, contact lauren@nescan.org.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/envirolution-aberdeen-2026/
LOCATION:Seaton Park\, Aberdeen City\, Aberdeen City\, AB24 1XR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="NESCAN Hub":MAILTO:info@nescan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
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UID:476430-1778664600-1778688000@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sensory Awareness (Visual Awareness and Deaf Awareness combined) Training
DESCRIPTION:Join NESS’s Sensory Awareness Training\, which combines Visual Awareness and Deaf Awareness training. Build your skills and confidence communicating with people living with a sensory loss. Learn what sight loss and hearing loss is. Find out about the practical and emotional impact of sight loss\, hearing loss\, Deafness and deafblindness. Explore communication and sighted guiding skills\, and the many ways that people living with sensory loss might manage their independence. Increase your knowledge\, skills and understanding of sensory loss while exploring the many ways that you can support and include people living a sensory loss. Suitable for anyone working in health and social care or in a customer facing role where you come across people with different communication needs. \nCan’t make it to this session? See the full schedule of training sessions that NESS is offering in 2026: \nBook now: 28th January 2026 Book now: 18th March 2026 Book now: 13th May 2026 Book now: 17th June 2026 Book now: 9th September 2026 Book now: 11th November 2026
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/sensory-awareness-training/
LOCATION:North East Sensory Services\, 21 John Street\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB25 1BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North East Sensory Services (NESS)":MAILTO:training@nesensoryservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260210T144411Z
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UID:477056-1789153200-1789153200@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Masked Ball
DESCRIPTION:Mask up and be part of our biggest and most spectacular event of the year! \nYou’ll be treated to a welcome drink\, indulgent 3-course meal and fantastic live entertainment. \nThe Chester Hotel\, Aberdeen. \n£1\,000 per table of 10\, but individual tickets are available. \nSponsorship opportunities available.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/sensationall-masked-ball/
LOCATION:The Chester Hotel\, 55-63 Queens Road\, Aberdeen\, AB15 4YP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SensationALL":MAILTO:training@sensationall.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260424T095656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T095656Z
UID:477845-1789808400-1789851600@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Climate Week North East 2026
DESCRIPTION:Climate Week North East (CWNE) returns for its 12th year from Saturday\, 19 September to Sunday\, 4 October 2026\, and we’re inviting individuals\, community groups\, and organisations to be part of it by hosting one or more events. If you already have an event planned between the 19th September to 4th October\, we’d love for you to be part of CWNE26. \nCWNE26 is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work\, collaborate with others\, share learning\, and reach wider audiences. It’s a chance to deepen local impact\, bring people together\, and celebrate everything that makes our communities across North East Scotland special. \nWhether you’re planning a workshop\, walk\, beach clean\, tour\, talk\, performance\, or something completely different – we’d love to hear from you.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/climate-week-north-east-2026/
LOCATION:Various\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="NESCAN Hub":MAILTO:info@nescan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20260410T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T145639Z
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SUMMARY:Tenants And Residents Forum
DESCRIPTION:This is the group for tenants and residents who want to be more involved in the housing service. It fosters collaboration between tenants\, residents\, and the Council to ensure meaningful consultation and effective communication. \nMembers gain insight into Council policies and procedures\, connect with others across the city\, discuss housing issues\, and share positive stories.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/tenants-and-residents-forum-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Town House\, Broad Street\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://acvo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tenants-and-residents-forum-may-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T043231
CREATED:20251202T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T164424Z
UID:476430-1778664600-1778688000@acvo.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sensory Awareness (Visual Awareness and Deaf Awareness combined) Training
DESCRIPTION:Join NESS’s Sensory Awareness Training\, which combines Visual Awareness and Deaf Awareness training. Build your skills and confidence communicating with people living with a sensory loss. Learn what sight loss and hearing loss is. Find out about the practical and emotional impact of sight loss\, hearing loss\, Deafness and deafblindness. Explore communication and sighted guiding skills\, and the many ways that people living with sensory loss might manage their independence. Increase your knowledge\, skills and understanding of sensory loss while exploring the many ways that you can support and include people living a sensory loss. Suitable for anyone working in health and social care or in a customer facing role where you come across people with different communication needs. \nCan’t make it to this session? See the full schedule of training sessions that NESS is offering in 2026: \nBook now: 28th January 2026 Book now: 18th March 2026 Book now: 13th May 2026 Book now: 17th June 2026 Book now: 9th September 2026 Book now: 11th November 2026
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/sensory-awareness-training/
LOCATION:North East Sensory Services\, 21 John Street\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB25 1BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North East Sensory Services (NESS)":MAILTO:training@nesensoryservices.org
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