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So Why Don’t You?

Listen again to episodes from Mike Melvin’s weekly show on shmuFM

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‘So Why Don’t You’ is an hour long weekly stroll through the interesting world of volunteering and the voluntary sector for just about anyone, young or old, looking to be more of an active citizen and wishing to make that wee bit of a difference within their local community.

You can listen live and join Mike Melvin (Volunteering Services Manager at ACVO TSI) every Friday from 2:00pm – 3:00pm online at shmu.org.uk or on 99.8FM!

So Why Don’t You: March 21st with Nkem and Rabbie from Pillar of Hope

So Why Don’t You: March 21st with Nkem and Rabbie from Pillar of Hope

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike chats with Nkem and Rabbie from Pillar of Hope about their work tackling social isolation in the city. Discover their updates as well ...
So Why Don’t You: March 7th with Michael from Erskine and RGU Events students Kitty, Emma and Coirilidh

So Why Don’t You: March 7th with Michael from Erskine and RGU Events students Kitty, Emma and Coirilidh

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike catches up with Michael from Erskine and RGU Events students Kitty, Emma and Coirilidh who are working to support the charity! Discover ...
So Why Don’t You: February 28th with Jane from Touch of Love

So Why Don’t You: February 28th with Jane from Touch of Love

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike catches up with Jane from Touch of Love! Discover their updates as well as all the latest third sector news and opportunities in Aberdeen.
So Why Don’t You: February 14th with Alaina and Chloe from the Denis Law Legacy Trust

So Why Don’t You: February 14th with Alaina and Chloe from the Denis Law Legacy Trust

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike and Rod catch up with Alaina and Chloe from the Denis Law Legacy Trust! Discover their updates as well as all the latest third sector ...
So Why Don’t You: February 7th with Anne from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

So Why Don’t You: February 7th with Anne from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike catches up with Anne from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland! Discover their updates as well as all the latest third sector news and ...
So Why Don’t You: January 31st with Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action

So Why Don’t You: January 31st with Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action

Have a listen to the latest So Why Don't You where Mike and Rod catch-up with Rhona Davidson from AVA about their third sector work in Aberdeenshire.
So Why Don’t You: January 17th with Mike on the Mic

So Why Don’t You: January 17th with Mike on the Mic

The latest programme with the superb Adrianne and Louise from Silver City Surfers joining Mike on the Mike and Rod on the Radio in the shmu studio.
So Why Don’t You: January 10th with Mike on the Mic

So Why Don’t You: January 10th with Mike on the Mic

Mike on the Mic is back in the shmuFM studio bringing you the first 2025 episode of So Why Don't You! Hear all the latest third sector news, volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with ...
So Why Don’t You: December 13th with BECYCLE Workshop

So Why Don’t You: December 13th with BECYCLE Workshop

For the final show of 2024, Mike on the Mic chats with Alistair and Scott from BECYCLE Workshop about their work as a community bicycle library and workshop in Aberdeen.
So Why Don’t You: December 6th with Mike and Rod

So Why Don’t You: December 6th with Mike and Rod

The latest programme with Mike on the Mic and Rod on the Radio bringing you all the latest from the wonderful world of volunteering, community news and good music.
So Why Don’t You: November 29th with Andrea, Emma and Smrithi from Rape Crisis Grampian

So Why Don’t You: November 29th with Andrea, Emma and Smrithi from Rape Crisis Grampian

The latest programme with the superb Andrea, Emma and Smrithi from Rape Crisis Grampian joining Mike on the Mic in the shmu studio as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.
So Why Don’t You: November 15th with David from Future Choices

So Why Don’t You: November 15th with David from Future Choices

The latest programme with the amazing David Forbes from the Future Choices charity joining Mike on the Mic from ACVO in the shmu studio.

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