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So Why Don’t You: November 8th with Martin and Will from CFINE
Mike and Rod welcome Martin and Will from CFINE to the shmuFM studio to chat about their work tackling food poverty across Aberdeen as well as opportunities to get involved volunteering.
AberNecessities launches Christmas “Believing in Magic” campaign
With Christmas fast approaching, AberNecessities has launched its annual Believing in Magic campaign to ensure no child in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire goes without essentials this festive season. This year, the charity aims to bring the joy of Christmas to over...
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Law School congratulated with Scottish Parliament recognition
Robert Gordon University’s Law School has been praised in Scottish Parliament after a motion was tabled in recognition of its recently launched Grampian Community Law Centre. The motion, put forward by Audrey Nicoll MSP and supported cross-party by many others,...
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...