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The Golden Games is a festival of FREE sport and activity for older adults held in Aberdeen every June.

The Games started in 2011 with 5 activities and 80 participants and in 2018 it had grown so much there were 89 activities held over 10 days with 425 participants!

Some of the activities on offer during the 2018 games included pickleball, tennis, a number of health walks, introduction to the gym, shooting and there was even a dance flashmob!

Regardless of your age or fitness level, there is something for you at the Games. Even our Care Homes get involved in the Care Home Pentathlon.

Meet Sylvia, she is one of the Golden Games Ambassadors.

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Sylvia Wood (70) was medically retired at 65 years and following recovery from an operation, she heard about a health walk running as part of the Golden Games and decided to go. She very much enjoyed the walk and heard that regular health walks were to start in the Bridge of Don area where she lives, so she decided to go to these.

The following year, Sylvia decided to try a few more activities during the Golden Games. The ones she chose were held at the Sports Village and she enjoyed these so much she decided to take out an “Evergreens” membership which is a membership for sports and activities held in the Sports Village for older adults. She attended the Evergreens exercise class and the Zumba class, both of which were busy classes (of up to 100!) and had a range of older people with all different abilities.

One thing leads to another and Sylvia now also has a membership with Sport Aberdeen which allows her to join in the activities she enjoys in any of the City’s Sport Aberdeen venues.

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The Golden Games was the catalyst for this change in Sylvia’s lifestyle and Sylvia is a real inspiration to many others. Sylvia suffers from lymphedema following treatment for cancer in 2006 and finds the exercise she does helps her to retain her strength, flexibility and gives her energy. Importantly though, Sylvia talks about the social benefits she gets from her active lifestyle. The groups she attends gives her contact with people she wouldn’t otherwise have.

They have social outings, have built friendships and are very supportive of each other.

Sylvia became a Golden Games Ambassador and along with others, helps to encourage people to give the Games a try. Sylvia and the other Ambassadors are around during the games to greet people and ensure people feel welcome.

Sylvia won the “Pearl Mitchell Trophy” at the 2017 Golden Games. This is an award given to

a person during the games who is seen to be an inspiration to others and is voted for by the participants of the games. So not only has Sylvia been brave enough to take steps to battle her way back to health, she also inspires others to do the same.

When asked what she would say to someone thinking about trying the Golden Games she said “Come along and try it. We are a friendly bunch. The Ambassadors will do everything they can to help you and ITS FREE! Aberdonians love a freebie!

There are things on offer you could tick off your bucket list. It’s so much fun and we all need fun in our lives” The 2019 Golden Games are running from 5th- 14th June. Bookings are made via the box office who will have an online brochure listing activities, times and venues.

The brochures will also be available in libraries, sports venues, GP Practices, Community Centres and other locations across the city in the run up to the Games.

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Happy 2019

- with January behind us what are your plans for the rest of the year?

We don’t have any firm plans other than a visit to Wales later in the year. The rest of the time Richard will be working hard on our garden - a real labour of love. It wasn’t the best kept garden to begin with but it is definitely going to be couch grass free by the end of this summer! Each square inch has been carefully dug out.

Next it will be growing the seeds to get them planted out in Spring.

As I receive three pallets with every magazine delivery we now have quite a collection. There are some amazing pinterest posts on what you can do with them. I’ll let you know if we come up with any cunning, crazy plans for ours other than using them to contain the compost.

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Climate Week North East A full week of fun, inspiring and interesting events, running between 15th- 24th March 2019, designed to raise awareness of climate change but, more importantly, show what we can all do to make a difference and reduce our carbon footprint in a fun way. The events provide knowledge and inspiration for everyone to take small (and big) steps in the fight against climate changestarting with the free Green Family Fun Day in Hazlehead Park on Saturday 16th March and culminating with Earth Day at Aberdeen Science Centre on Sunday 24th March. From tours of community renewable projects, cooking demonstrations to guided ranger walks and bike rides, films, plays, and talks,Climate Week North East is designed to showcase the inspiring action happening here in the North East and demonstrate what each of us can do to help.

We want to showcase the wonderful projects going on in your community, be it a zero waste café, school growing project, reuse and upcycling initiative or any other carbon reducing, living sustainably project. We want to enable you to tell your story and inspire others to make a difference in their life.

As Alison Stuart, Director of Aberdeen Climate Action, says: “There are so many amazing sustainability projects going on here in the north east and it is community action driving them. Climate Week is a fantastic opportunity to showcase those projects, gain recognition for the wonderful work they do and inspire others to create their own projects, help in the existing ones or simply make a change in the way they live their lives. All of us can do something to help reduce climate change. It is easy to take small steps that all build into making a big difference (and save us money). These steps can be as small as changing your home power supply to renewable, growing your own veg and eating less meat, reusing and recycling, using your car less and getting a hybrid or electric car to starting up your own community project or company with the reduction of carbon emissions as an outcome. There are lots we all can do. ”

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Some studies have indicated that 5-HTP can improve depression symptoms. One study showed good potential for using 5-HTP to help to treat depression that isn’t responsive to SSRI and SNRI medications.

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Kippie Lodge launches Easter teen camps to help keep youngsters active and happy Juggling school, studies, friends and console games can be time consuming, and as a result activity levels drop dramatically once youngsters reach adolescence.

Just a third of kids in Scotland aged 5-15 meet the government guideline of a minimum of 60 minutes of activity per

day, and as soon as they hit secondary school, young people’s participation in sports drops off dramatically. Whether it’s embarrassment about changing bodies or peer pressure, our young people start to develop unhealthy lifestyles at a young age.

As well as helping to build strong bones and muscles, taking part in sport helps posture – something many young people who spend a lot of time at a desk or in front of a computer screen can struggle with. Taking part in an exercise class or being part of a team helps to improve concentration and memory, as well as building problem solving skills and selfcontrol. Mental health problems amongst young people have been well documented, and exercise has an immediate and longterm benefit on self-esteem and happiness – it’s not just the endorphins that are

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Exercise is good for exam results too!

Aerobic exercise is known to improve the performance of the pre-frontal cortex – the part of the brain responsible for problem solving, self-control, judgement and memory.

Inactive teens are likely to become inactive adults, so if you want to do your best to help your children grow up to be strong and healthy, encouraging them to do more activity is one of the best things you can do.

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Get Active to Fight Parkinson’s Disease!

Exercise is medicine for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Recent evidence shows that treating people as soon as possible after diagnosis is very effective in improving quality of life, mobility and confidence. However it also has the potential to slow progression of the condition. This is something that, at present, no traditional medication can offer.

What is Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson disease affects around 1 in 500 people in the UK with the average onset of the condition at 50 years old. It affects a part of the brain called the substania nigra.

Because of nerve cell loss this area it is not able to produce enough of the chemical dopamine. Dopamine is responsible for regulating movement in the body.

How might it affect me?

To begin with symptoms may be very mild.

This is a great time to start exercising. Over time, common physical symptoms include tremor, slow movements and stiff, inflexible muscles. This can affect many aspects of daily life and may lead to a shuffling walking pattern, flexed posture, reduced balance or reduced function in an arm or hand.

What can I do about it?

Get active as early as you can! See an exercise professional such as a neuro physiotherapist with experience of treating PD. You need to learn what type of exercise to do and develop good, sustainable habits.

You also need to ensure you are on an optimal dose of medication so make sure you see your Consultant, GP or PD Nurse

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about this. Being on the right medication can help you get the most benefit out of your exercise sessions so this is really important.

Exercise - what is the evidence?

Research has proven that directed physical activity can improve walking ability, hand dexterity, balance, speed of movements and overall fitness levels. One study also found that a specific exercise programme not only reduced symptoms but also indicated that the progression of the disease had slowed down reducing levels of medication required over time. This study also noted that a sedentary lifestyle worsened those symptoms that effect Parkinson disease suffers which then lead to other symptoms such as depression and fatigue.

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Physiotherapy isn’t easy and should always be a challenge. Your physiotherapist should aim to challenge you to maximise your rehabilitation potential. However tough your therapy may be it should also be fun and rewarding!

Summary Exercise can help you take control of and manage your symptoms.

Research suggests that specific exercises can help slow the progression of the disease.

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The earlier you start exercising the better; but it’s never too late to make a start!

Neuro Physios are trained exercise professionals and will be able to assess and guide you on the most suitable exercises to help you maximise your abilities.

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Be SMART in 2019 Most resolutions fail because they are too vague.

Make your 2019 resoultions SMART. Specific - Rather than, ‘I will lose weight,’ say, ‘I will lose 7lbs by the end of January by cutting out deserts, and walking a mile a day.’

Measurable - What does your success look like?

Is it a 15lb weight-loss by the end of March? Is it fitting into a size 12 dresss? An effective goal is easy to visualise.

Attainable - By all means be ambitious; aiming to save £2500 during 2019 for your dream holiday in 2020 is fine, but make sure you can break down the goal into attainable steps which can be achieved in a shorter time frame. Can you save £200 per month from your current income? If not can you pick up some bar work or sell some possessions on eBay. Maybe you could

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Hot on the heels of their acclaimed pantomime, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, at Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen based, Ten Feet Tall Theatre are back in production for their next show, the wonderful Shakespeare comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Again partnering with the Arts Centre, this production of, probably people’s favourite Shakespeare comedy, promises to again carry the company’s “Made in Aberdeen” stamp of quality.

rise to the challenge of making Shakespeare in Aberdeen On a Midsummer’s night; lovers get lost, fairies feud and a troupe of actors rehearse a play... well try to. A forest where the fairies rule and mischievous Puck ensures the course of true love is anything but smooth.

Formed by local professional theatre makers, Adam Coutts and Cameron Mowat in September 2016, this will already be their 10th, and possibly most ambitious, production. With good reviews from local and national audiences for their work so far, they continue to push their vision to create exciting, entertaining, thought provoking and accessible theatre that breaks down some of the barriers people feel in attending live theatre.

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The Packed Lunch Problem I decided to save money and eat more healthily in 2019 so I knew I would have to start packing my own lunches. It’s taken until now really get on board with this idea. Here are the problems I came up against and how I solved them.

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Problem: I’m hungry again by mid-afternoon.

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A bunch of long-stemmed red roses will set you back at least £40 and they might last a few days. For a similar price you can buy the gardener in your life Felco secateurs (with Valentine red handles) and they’ll last forever. I know which I’d prefer.

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And insulated mug or a good flask will always warm the heart of your Valentine because hot drinks don’t remain hot for long outside, even on a warm day.

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Hair Today No, it’s not ‘Just a haircut!’

Have you ever marked a life event by changing your hairstyle? Did you regret it, or did you feel free? Many people, most of them women, use haircuts as a marker for change.

In films the main character often undergoes a makeover as a metaphor for the dramatic changes they undergo in the movie: Sandy in Grease, and Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman are just two of them. Before the makeover things were bad; after the makeover things are good. Simples. Or is it? In real life hairdressers bear witness to this scenario frequently.

We may not tell them directly, but often they will sense we’re on a mission to create a new improved version of ourselves; or a quick way to shed the past and move on.

But dramatic hairstyle changes while in the midst of a life crisis can prove ill-advised.

Sometimes we’re not really after a new hairstyle, more a whole new life. And as satisfying as it is to leave a salon with a completely new look, we need to remember that our hair might look different, but our problems will remain the same. We will still feel just as bad about our husband running off with our best friend, we’ll just be doing it with shorter hair! During a divorce, a bereavement or a health crisis we will experience a maelstrom of emotions: and one-minute chopping all our hair off will feel like the best decision in the world, but the next minute, when we look in the mirror and see a total stranger staring back at us it might feel terrifying.

Yet hair is an important aspect of how we express who we are and how we would like to be seen. Changing our hair is one of the easiest ways to send a signal to the world that we have changed. It can be a great tool to help us shed an outgrown ‘self’. My friend shed her shoulder-length blonde hair for a pixie crop shortly after she gave birth to twins. She felt she needed freedom from her hair care routine, so she could spend more time with her babies.

For her it was freeing to be able to wake, shower and be ready to go in minutes. I had my tousled waist-length hair cut to a chic bob when I started my first proper job in journalism. I felt like I needed to create a bit of distance between ‘student me’ and ‘professional me’. Like the caterpillar shedding the chrysalis I was ready to be someone new and the har salon was my chrysalis of choice.

So, the next time you collapse into the hairdresser’s comfy chair intent on an image overhaul, just pause for a second and ask yourself why, and whether now is the best time.

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Swimming, Super sport!

Swimming isn’t a sport, it’s just a way to keep from drowning! So goes the old joke.

But swimming is a great way to keep fit, and here’s why.

It’s a full body workout - Swimming is a great mixture of cardio and strength. It improves endurance and works out all your muscle groups.

It improves mental health - The motion and act of swimming through water is very meditational. The focus it requires reduces stress levels and anxiety.

It’s a mood booster - Swimming, like most exercise, produces endorphins encourages the release of serotonin. These chemicals are known to boost your mood.

You’re unlikely to injure yourself Swimming is non-weight-bearing so the risk of injury is very small.

It is sweat-free - If you hate getting sweaty, swimming is perfect. The water constantly cools you down.

It’s for everyone - Fat, thin, old, young, disabled or able-bodied. Almost anyone can swim.

It has long-term health benefits - Swimming has been found to lower blood pressure, reduce joint pain, improve heart function and lung capacity, and increase bone strength.

It’s a great calorie-burner - Swimming burns more calories than running!

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What are you going to do during 2019?

Why not join Mannofield Church Hillwalking Club on a wide range of walks, ranging from the easy to the more demanding? Our walks are from March to October, travelling by coach. We will also have a week-end away in Aberfeldy, by car. Many of the Cults Church Hillwalking Group also walk with us.

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Our first few walks are: Saturday 30th March – St Combs – Fraserburgh Distance 7 miles, about 3.5 hours.

Saturday 27th April – Clachnaben Distance 6.3 miles, ascent 200m, about 3.75 hours or Distance 7.25 miles, ascent 600m, about 4.75hrs.

Saturday 25th May – Glen Esk – Falls of Unich via Loch Lee or via Cairn Caidloch and Falls of Damff Distance 7.8 miles, ascent 500m, about 5 hours or Distance 11.7 miles, ascent about 750m, about 6.75 hours.

Week-end away 15th & 16th June – Aberfeldy Saturday 29th June – Tomintoul – Ailnack Gorge Distance 7 miles, ascent 220m, about 3.75 hours or Distance 9.5 miles, ascent 300m, about 5.5 hours. Meal in Tomintoul.

Contact Robin 01224 905316 or 07966 980721 for more information or http://mannofieldchurch.org.uk/about-us/groups/hill-walking-club/

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CLUBS & CLASSES Seafield Walking Group

Gordonians Hockey Club - Youth Coaching

Alternate Wednesdays, leaving 9.15 from Countesswells Avenue. Coach transport.

Long and short walks each outing.

Contact kate.graham13@btinternet.com Come and join our friendly 50+ group.

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from 27/28 August until late May - Children attending any school Bronze Squad (typically age 8-9) - Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30 Silver Squad (typically 10-11) - Tuesdays 5.45 - 7.00 Gold Squad (typically 12-13) - Mondays 5.45 - 7.00 £80 for the entire season (family discounts apply) RGC Astroturf pitches, Countesswells Road, AB15 8AR Contact John Mowat Tel: 07525 811039

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Classes weekly – age 2 to 7 [Free Taster Sessions Available] Banchory AM – Saturday Airyhall - AM Sunday Craigiebuckler - AM Sun

Westhill - AM Sunday Cults - AM Wed/PM Thurs

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Aberdeen Buchan Association Fortnightly on Wed evenings at Craigiebuckler Church Hall Sept till Apr 9 Jan 7.30pm Rev Petrie will entertain £4 incl a fly cup. 23 Jan at 7pm Burns Supper £12 per ticket Gladys Lamb Secretary 01224 723722 Aberdeen Choral Society Mondays fm 5th September at 7.30pm Queens Cross Church Hall.. Please come and join us we’d love to have you. All details on our website.

Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International - ladies Chorus singing 4 part a cappella in modern barbershop style. Monday evening from 7 -10pm at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk (just off Lang Stracht) New voices always welcome.

Aberdeen and District RSPB Local Group A friendly group enthusiastic about the wildlife of the NE Various events throughout the year www.rspb.org.uk/groups/aberdeen Aberdeen Diocesan Choir Tues 7.30 - 9pm Upper Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, Huntly Street Mainly religious music in 4 parts for church svcs. All welcome especially tenors & basses. www. aberdeendiocesanchoir.com/ enquiriesADC@hotmail.com Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) Time: 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place Contact: abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792

Aberdeen Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of month in Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place. Workshop 10 – 12.00 Meeting at 2pm. Visitors welcome. For info contact 07809557617.

Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792 https://aberdeenitaliancircle.wordpress.com Aberdeen Model Railway Club Wednesday 7-10pm Ferryhill heritage center Email: Info@aberdeenmrc.co.uk Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Wednesday evenings at 7.15 p.m. in the Hall of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane, Some vacancies in the Choir. If you can read music and interested in choral music, Info: Jane Murray on 07967926758.

Aberdeen Philatelic Society Thursdays, fortnightly fm 21st Sept 7.30pm Rubislaw Church Centre Beaconsfield Pl. Social mtg alt Fri am seafield28@gmail.com www.aberdeenphilatelic.org.uk Aberdeen Pilates Man Wed Mixed Ability Classes 6-7pm Ferryhill Community Centre T: 07557352805.

Aberdeen Round Table First Tuesday every month at 7.30pm (usually at the Cults Hotel) to plan a variety of events to aid the community. Information visit www.roundtable.co.uk.

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Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society Mon Jnr Orchestra - 6.30 to 7.30 pm, Snr 7.30 to 9.00 pm Hazlehead Primary School, AB15 8HB 01224 676482, e-mail info@aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk or www. aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk

Ceilidh class 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00pm at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth. A fun social evening! Contact 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk

Aberdeen Velodees: Women only cycling group. Wednesday coached session + Weekend Rides. Join our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Velodees/ or email velodees@gmail.com for more info.

Childrens Highland Dancing Lessons Day: Various - After School / Saturdays Craigiebuckler, Holborn West, City Centre and Cults sinclairhighlanddancing@gmail.com or 07972104774

After School Football - Alison McLeod Classes available at Airyhall + Kingswells for pre school children up to age 6 www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.uk

Clubbercise with Jessica Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm at Airyhall community Centre. All other classes listed on my Facebook page (Clubbercise Jessica Aberdeen). Contact no-07725672678

Airyhall Ramblers Group Every 2nd Wednesday @ Countesswells Road 9.15am Open to over 50’s A friendly, sociable group. Long & short walks available. Contact 07472686889

Concordia String Orchestra Ferryhill Parish Church We rehearse on a Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm Contact: www. concordiastringorchestra.org.uk for more information

Association of American Women of Aberdeen (AWA) Open to women of all nationalities. Monthly meetings, activities for all tastes, annual fundraising for a chosen charity. For membership info go to awaaberdeen.org

CTC Grampian Local group of the Cycling Touring Club. We provide cycle rides for all abilities and ages to local destinations and further afield. John B, Chairman, Tel: 01224 571984. www.ctcgrampian.org.uk

Babies & Toddlers Fridays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Gayle Veitch, gayle.veitch@gmail.com or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Banchory Clay pigeon Shooting Syndicate Contact Dick Bridger 01330850362 or Peter Hopkins 01330850585 Barney’s Ballroom Mon, 7-8pm + 8.15-9.15pm Fri 7-8pm & 8-9pm Cults Cults Sports Complex AB15 9TP 07342 789 965 Barre Fitness classes Monday at 10-11am at Granville Lane Scout Hut, Tuesday at Mile End Primary from 6-7pm Friday 5pm and 5.30pm at Fitness & Wellbeing Development on Riverside Drive. c.chernouski@yahoo.co.uk Beginners Ashtanga Yoga (power Yoga).

Monday 6.30 till 7.30 and 7.30 till 8.30 (seniors). £7 Cults Kirk Centre Hub, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults. Call Simone 07985 384402 or email Simone.barnett@sky.com

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Annual Animal Blessing Service Craigiebuckler Church Springfield Road ABERDEEN

Sunday 2nd June At 3pm All animals with their human companions welcome

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Cults Bridge Club Meet on Monday evenings (6.45pm) from Oct to Mar at Cults Bowling Club. Contact – Joan 01224 310752.

Culter & District Pipe Band Mon/Wed 7.30-9pm Culter Village Church Piping & Drumming, all levels Tel: Susan 07540 530705 DanceYoga Mon 8pm at Rubislaw Church Centre 07470449331 Hannah Nordlund www.facebook.com/ DanceYogaAberdeen hi@healthierwithhannah.co.uk Dru Yoga Tues 7.30pm in Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church.

Thurs 10am in Girlguiding, Thistle Lane. One-to-one sessions or small groups in AB15 5BB or at your premises Ester 07757 304879 or druyoga.ester@gmail.com Fitness with Laura Day Metafit & Abs Clases Mon - 6-7pm Inchgarth CC Wed 6.15-7.15pm Tullos Primary Fri - 10-11am Inchgarth CC Facebook fitnesswithlaura or 07739181345.

Flying Yogis Children’s yoga classes 3-5 Years Mondays 9:3010am, NEW CLASS- Wednesdays 1:30-2pm Kingswells Community Centre, Contact :Emma Dawrant 07789558865 or www.facebook.com/emmaflyingyogis Franco-Scottish Society, Aberdeen – promoting French & Scottish culture Monthly meetings on a Tues 7.30pm usually in Albyn School, 17 - 23 Queen's Road. between Oct & May. Talks mainly in French, but sometimes English. www.franco-scottish.org.uk/ 01224 590903.

Friskis&Svettis Jympa Wednesdays from 7-8pm (exercise to music).

Low impact, suitable for all ages & abilities. Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jackie Tel 01224 713705

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Granite City Guerrillas Dodgeball Team 16+ Mon 8–10pm The Jesmond Sports Centre, Bridge of Don (Mixed session) Wed 8.30–10pm The Danestone CommCentre, B of D (Ladies only) www.facebook.com/ thegranitecityguerrillas

Granite City Scottish Women’s Institute Every 4th Wed of the month 7-9pm (Sept to June).

Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen (car park to rear). Just come along or tel the secretary 01224 587590 Hatha Yoga Thurs 9:30-10:30 am - Ashley Road Abdn £7.per session Info & bookings : Adriana 07799845716 - limited spaces Hatha Yoga - Suitable for all levels Wednesday 19.30 – 20.30 Please bring your own mat Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen For more info TMCYogaUK@gmail.com Hatha Yoga - Suitable for all abilities Mon 9:15-10:15, Wed 1-2pm and Thur 7-8pm at Ferryhill Community Centre. Contact Verity 07796915716 www.v-yoga.co.uk Italian Classes in Cults (Aberdeen) from Beginners to Advanced level Summer Sessions in Italy Enrica Conti Tel. 07786827714 encoit@talktalk.net www.italianlanguageaberdeen.co.uk Jazzercise aerobic classes, Broomhill Activity Centre Mon, Tues and Wed 6.15pm Thurs 5.25pm Sat 9.30am Contact Judy 07757216968 or jazzercisejudy@gmail.com JKA Aberdeen Karate Tues & Thurs (all grades) 7pm Kincorth Sports Centre 01224 826174 Alan@karatedoshotokan-scotland.com JKA Aberdeen Tiger Cubs Childrens Karate Sessions Thursday 5 - 7 year olds Kincorth Sports Centre 07762 560630 or 01330 833688

Friskis & Svettis Jympa Tuesday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm Airyhall Community Centre Call Katie on 01224981474/07889011337 or email info@fsaberdeen.co.uk

Kaimhill Strollers Thursday at 9.15 over 50s walking group which meets Community Wing of Kaimhill School. Walks average 6 miles cost of £4 includes use of our minibus. Contact Dick on 01224 782109 or Doris on 01224 316775.

Granite City Chorus Scotland’s leading male barbershop chorus Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.45pm Woodside Church Hall AB24 4DQ www.granitecitychorus.co.uk

Kaimhill Yoga Group Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am. Friendly and fun. Suitable for all. Injury and illness cared for. Kaimhill Learning Centre, Pitmedden Terr AB10 7HR.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Lively Minds Group Tuesdays: 1st & 3rd of each month 12p.m. – 2 p.m.

Sandwich lunch & an interesting speaker. £5 per session Contact :-office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk Lunch Club Tuesday during school term at 12.30 p.m. Ferryhill Parish Church hall. Enjoy a two course meal with tea or coffee for £4.00. Over 50’s. New members welcome.

Mainly Music at Aberdeen Christian Fellowship, Union Grove. Thursday mornings from 10-11.30am.

This is a pre-school singing group with some faith songs.

To find out more contact Pamela Maclure on 07773 724558 or come along to the group to try it out.

Mainly Music at Gilcomston Wednesdays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door e: katrinamrose@ hotmail.co.uk or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Mango Choir (mainly Gospel style) Mondays, September to April 6:30 to 7:30 at Mannofield Church Alistair Stark, 01224 318536, mail@agstark.co.uk No experience needed, no auditions.

Mannofield Parent & Toddler Group Monday, & Friday 1000 - 1130 @ Mannofield Church Facebook Group - Mannofield Parent & Toddlers Metafit. The Original Metabolic HIIT Workout.

Wednesday 8:15-8:45pm, Mannofield Church. Facebook @Metafit With Gemma. Tel 07793 431578 Metafit with Helen.

Monday 7.25-7.55pm Airyhall Community Centre.

Tuesday 5.30-6pm Ferryhill Community Centre.

FB- Metafit Airyhall, Metafit Ferryhill. helenewen1@ btinternet.com. 07736 247911. Metafit-training.com Monday Club Mondays 10am-12 pm. A drop in group for adults with additional needs & their carers. Opportunities to socialise with tea, coffee & homebaking. Contact:office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk Morven Singers Wednesday’s from 5th September 7.30pm Ruthrieston West Church Hall, Broomhill Rd. 3 part mixed choir, wide range of music covered. New members welcome.

Contact Lesley 01224 315079 MummyFITT. Wed- 12-1 o at Danestone Community Centre and 10-11 on a Friday at Cults parish church main hall on quarry road. Contact kirsty167@hotmail.com/ 07540790348 / www.facebook.com/mummyFITT

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Musical Connections Mondays:- First & third Monday of each month 2p.m. to 3.30p.m. This is a new group starting in September 2018.

The group is for adults living with dementia and their carers . Contact:- office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk NCT Waddling to Toddling group Mon 10-11.30am - (frmnbirth to preschool) St Francis of Assisi Church, Deesdie Gdns, Mannofield. £2 donation requested. parentsupport.aberdeen@nct.org.uk Northern Dance Club Monday’s at Jury’s Inn, Airport 7.30pm beginners, sequence and improvers starts 22 October £7.50 dropin fee - All new members very welcome Rhythm Time Multisensory Music Sessions Ruthrieston West Church Tues: 9.45am, 14mnths - 3yrs + 10.25am 0 - 12mnths + 11.05am 0 - 12 mnths Fri: 9.30am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.10am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.50am 0 - 12mnths Scottish Country Dancing - Beginners Wednesdays from 9th January at Craigiebuckler Church Hall 7:30 - 9:00, and Thursdays from 10th January Holburn West church hall 12:30 - 2:00. 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing classes for Children after school at St Joseph’s, Kingsford, Braehead, Craigiebuckler Church Hall or at City Moves on a Saturday morning. aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information.

Silver CITY Singers Mondays 7.20 - 9.30pm AGS Former Pupils Club 86 Queen’s Road AB15 4YQ www.silvercitysingers.com Tai Chi (Taijiquan) & Health Qigong (Chi Kung) Mondays 11-12 Rubislaw Church Centre, 7-8pm & 8-9pm Unitarian Church Thursdays 9:45-10:45 Catherine St Community Centre Beg’s always welcome ruyischool. mk@gmail.com www.ruyischool.com The Braeside Singers Love singing? Come and join us. We are a new community choir who meet on Tuesday evenings 6.30 to 8.00pm at Airyhall Library. For more information email audreyharvey@talktalk.net.

The Fly Cup Every Thursday morning from 10- 12. An informal group for people who would enjoy a bit of company, offering a chance to meet up over coffee & homebaking. office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk

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The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen A food interest group for the community. Meets monthly in term time at St Devenick’s church hall, Baillieswells Rd, Bieldside Further details: www.mixingbowlaberdeen. co.uk

Yoga classes Tue 17.45-19.15 AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq. Wed 10.15-11.45 Queens Cross Church. Thur 10.00-11.30 Queens Cross Church. Moira : 01224 648475 e: moira.chicometrics@ gmail.com www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk

Thursday @ Mannofield Church 2nd Thurs of month -Fly Cup 2.00 – 3.30pm. £2.50 3rd Thurs of month - Lunch Club 1.00 – 3.00pm. £5.00 Contact the office 01224 310087or email office@ mannofieldchurch.org.uk .

Yoga classes - Experienced Iyengar Teacher. Classes Mon 9.30-11 a.m, & Tues 6.30-8 p.m. Peterculter throughout Summer and Wed 6.30-8 p.m. South Holburn Church to restart 12 Sept. fionabochel@gmail.com & fionabochelyoga.wordpress.com

Visions Photography ClubThursdays 7-9pm at Ruthreiston Community Centre, Holburn St. Relaxed, informal club - all levels of photographic exp visionsaberdeen@gmail.com or www.visionsphotographyclub.com

Yogatots - Fun, story-based yoga for children. Mon 3.40 - 4.10pm : P1-3; Wed 1.30-2.00pm : Pre-schoolers Wed 2.00-2.30pm : Parent & child (2-1/2 to antepreschool) Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jen: 07910 965741

Woodend Bridge Club Mon & Wed Evenings & Fri afternoons mid sept to mid april @ Woodend Bowling Club (ample parking) All welcome - Chris Blunt 01224 317298 Woodburn Walkers Every seond Tuesday @ Hazlehead Park - Contact 01224 640882 and 01224 318075. A walking group open to all over 50’s .

Yoga with Deborah Thompson Wed7-8pm. Tel: 07821704826, Cults Kirk Church Hall on Quarry Road, Cults, deborahthompsonyoga@gmail.com Zumba with Sharon Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30 At Broomhill Activity Centre 197 Broomhill Road AB10 7LN Contact - 07578299963 Shaggy225@hotmail.co.uk

Corrymeela Coffee Morning will take place at Queen’s Cross Church in Albyn Place on Sat 16th March between 10am and 12 noon with the cost of £2.50 for adults and £1 for children. There will be the following stalls - plants, baking, books, produce, toiletries, gifts and cards.

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