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Aberdeen dance group Afristyle wins two awards at Creative Lives Awards Ceremony
An Aberdeen-based dance group is celebrating after being honoured with two Creative Lives Awards at a prestigious ceremony in London. Afristyle Dance Club, which focuses on using dance, crafts, and storytelling to help children and young people build confidence and...
So Why Don’t You: October 4th with Mike on the Mic
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AFC Community Trust strengthens its Board with New Trustees
Three prominent Aberdonians have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT). Geoff Aberdein, Jim Buchan, and Mark Wilson have joined the board of Aberdeen Football Club’s charitable trust which delivers programmes and activities...
University strengthens links with local schools
The University of Aberdeen was delighted to welcome colleagues from Developing Young Workforce (DYW) to a networking sharing event in the Sir Duncan Rice Library on 28 September. DYW seeks to bridge the gap between employers and education to help all young people...
Ticket sales start for Power of Energy Charity Gala in Aberdeen
Yesterday saw the launch of an Aberdeen event aimed at harnessing the connective power of the energy industry, while also raising cash for a life-saving helicopter service. The Power of Energy Charity Gala, will take place at P&J Live on Saturday November 26....
Housing association secures £96million fund to meet demand for sustainable homes
Grampian Housing Association has secured a £96million loan facility from the Royal Bank of Scotland to help address the continued demand for good quality, sustainable homes in the North-east. The funding will allow the Aberdeen-based housing association to continue...
Clan Ball Raises £50,000 at Charity’s First Post-COVID Ball
Clan Cancer Support raised £50,000 at its fundraising ball, with more than 200 guests attending the 20s style event at the Beach Ballroom on Saturday night (October 1). Individuals and businesses from across the north-east immersed themselves in the prohibition era...
Local charity appeals for IT equipment
An Aberdeen charity is appealing to local businesses to donate their old IT equipment. Aberdeen Cyrenians, a local charity and social care services provider, is appealing to organisations who may be due to renew their old IT equipment to give it a new home. The...
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