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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 2nd – MISS (Miscarriage Support)

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Mike and Ghada welcome Abi and Lez from MISS (Miscarriage Support) who give updates from the charity as well as sharing details about Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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So Why Don’t You September 18th – YAHYAS Hub

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Have a listen to this episode of So Why Don't You where Mike welcomes Shiva, Amir, Sanad and Alisina from YAHYAS Hub to speak about their work supporting young asylum seekers and refugees in Aberdeen!

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So Why Don’t You September 11th – Citymoves

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In this episode, Mike chats with Lynn Shaw from Citymoves about their work in Aberdeen as well as sharing exciting updates around their 20th anniversary of DanceLive and how you can get involved!

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So Why Don’t You September 4th – Pillar of Hope

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Mike catches up with Nkem and Felix from Pillar of Hope to talk about their work supporting vulnerable people in Aberdeen and how you can get involved by volunteering!

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So Why Don’t You August 21st – Rashmi from the National Literacy Trust

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Mike catches up with Rashmi from the National Literacy Trust to find out how the National Year of Reading 2026 is going and how communities can get involved in Aberdeen!

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So Why Don’t You August 14th – Silver City Surfers

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In this week's episode, Mike and Rod welcome Fay and Adwait from Silver City Surfers to talk about their work helping people across Aberdeen build confidence with modern technology and develop ...

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So Why Don’t You July 31st – Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

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In this week's episode, Mike and Rod welcome Rachel Thibbotumunuwe from Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums to speak about Musical Memories at the Cowdray Hall and how people can get involved ...

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So Why Don’t You July 24th – Community Planning Aberdeen

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In this week's episode, Mike welcomes Allison and Iain as they discuss their work with Community Planning Aberdeen including plans to tackle inequality, improve opportunities and ensure that ...

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So Why Don’t You July 10th – Guide Dogs

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Mike and Ghada chat with Allison, Trish and Dave (as well as Oscar the guide dog!) about their work supporting those with sight loss and how you can get involved as a puppy raiser.

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So Why Don’t You July 3rd – Grampian Credit Union

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Mike and Rod welcome Chinyere from Grampian Credit Union to talk about their work supporting the community by providing savings and fair, affordable loans.

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So Why Don’t You June 19th – The Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

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Mike welcomes back Ian Stones from the Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in this latest episode of So Why Don't You!

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So Why Don’t You June 12th – Pillar of Hope

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Mike welcomes Nkem and Felix from Pillar of Hope to talk about their work supporting vulnerable people in the community as well as sharing exciting news about their newly opened charity shop and ...

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