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So Why Don’t You?
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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 October 24th with Anne and Gillian from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Mike and Rod catch-up with Anne and Gillian from Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland who share their latest news including the opening of their brand new Grampian Health Hub in Aberdeen.
So Why Don’t You October 17th with Ian and Gordon from the Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
The excellent Ian and Gordon join Mike on the Mic and Lady Ghada in the shmu studio to speak about volunteering, community involvement and the Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
So Why Don’t You October 3rd – Susan Morrison from ACVO
In this week's programme, Mike & Ghada chat with ACVO's very own Susan Morrison to discuss our latest updates as well as the upcoming Challenge Poverty Week.
So Why Don’t You September 26th – Community Planning Aberdeen
Listen to the latest So Why Don’t You episode where Mike and Rod are joined by Allison Swanson and Susan Morrison to talk about Community Planning Aberdeen and how you can get involved and make ...
So Why Don’t You September 19th – United Nations Association Scotland
Listen to the latest So Why Don’t You episode where Mike and Ghada are joined by Georgiana F. Bugeag! She shares her journey from volunteering in her local community to becoming Vice Chair of ...
So Why Don’t You September 12th – NESCAN Hub and Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Mike and Rod bring you a jam-packed episode of So Why Don't You! Hear from Lauren and Ria from NESCAN Hub as well as William from the Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire and ...
So Why Don’t You September 5th – Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC)
In this episode of So Why Don't You, Mike and Ghada welcome Elahe, Ross and Vivian from Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC) to the shmu studio.
So Why Don’t You August 29th – Seonaidh Baker: Doors Open Day 2025
This week, Mike and Rod welcome special guest Seonaidh Baker to hear more about Doors Open Day 2025 and the work of Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen! Listen to find out more about what you ...
So Why Don’t You: August 22nd with Ian Gourlay from AIMS
This week, Mike welcomes special guest Ian Gourlay from Aberdeen Independent Multiple Sclerosis (AIMS)! Listen to find out more about their impactful work to support those living with MS in ...
So Why Don’t You: August 15th with Michelle Soto from the Belmont Cinema
This week, Mike and Rod welcome special guest Michelle Soto, Community Development Manager from the Belmont Cinema! Discover their latest news to deliver a sustainable and exciting future for ...
So Why Don’t You: August 8th with Edward and Chikayma from Diversity Bridge SCIO and Igbo Community Aberdeen
In this episode of So Why Don't You, Mike catches up with Edward and Chikayma from Diversity Bridge and Igbo Community Aberdeen! Hear them discuss their work in Aberdeen and discover all the ...
So Why Don’t You: August 1st with Alan Johnstone
Listen to the latest So Why Don't You where Mike and Rod chat with Alan Johnstone to hear about his experience with volunteering and how you can get involved too!
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