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Aberdeen Science Centre Seeks Children’s Input to Help Redesign Centre’s Garden
Aberdeen Science Centre is inviting its younger visitors to have their say in the redesign of the visitor attraction’s outdoor space. The award-winning venue will be holding two sessions on Wednesday, July 24 to allow children to give their opinions on...
So Why Don’t You: July 19th with Cameron from Home-Start Aberdeen
Listen to this week's So Why Don't You programme as Mike and Rod chat with CEO of Home-Start Aberdeen Cameron McCready! Hear Cameron talk about the charity, their incredible network of volunteers and how people can get involved to help support children and their families in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen celebrates significant sign-ups to the Volunteer Charter
Today in Aberdeen city centre, the Chair of NHS Grampian and a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council met representatives from ACVO and Volunteer Scotland to celebrate their commitment to the Volunteer Charter, marking a significant milestone in promoting the spirit...
Himalayan trek raises over £8,700 for local children in poverty
An Aberdeen woman has raised an impressive £8,783.09 for AberNecessities to support children living in poverty, after completing a remarkable journey to climb 5,600 metres to a peak above Everest Base Camp. Adele Mair, a fitness enthusiast from Aberdeen, chose this...
New look Volunteer Aberdeen website calls on city residents to get involved and make a difference in their local communities
ACVO, Aberdeen’s Third Sector Interface, this week celebrates the relaunch of their Volunteer Aberdeen online platform as part of an ongoing drive to encourage city residents to get more involved with local charities and community groups. The website, available at...
Aspect surpasses £100,000 of support for Aberdeen Cyrenians as partnership concludes
Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts has exceeded its £100,000 target of support for its inaugural charity of the year, Aberdeen Cyrenians, since partnering with the Aberdeen-based charity in June 2023. Aberdeen Cyrenians has worked with vulnerable people in...
So Why Don’t You: July 5th with Marie from University of Aberdeen
Marie Douglas from University of Aberdeen's Patient Partner Programme is this week's guest on So Why Don't You! She speaks with Mike and Rod about the programme's 25th anniversary and how people can get involved to help assist medical students in improving their communication and examination skills as part of their studies.
New Route Unveiled for Mel’s Union Street Mile at Celebrate Aberdeen Festival
Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF) is thrilled to announce an exciting new route for the Mel’s Union Street Mile races, a highlight of the Celebrate Aberdeen festival. This year’s event which takes place on Saturday 31st August, will allow runners take in several of...
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