Wellbeing

15 Apr

Cycling signs for 2,000 miles of bike routes across north-east to be put in place

Temporary signs laying out 2,000 miles of cycling routes across Aberdeenshire and Moray will be put in place this summer to encourage people to get on their bikes.

Press and Journal

12 Apr

North East swimming pool set to make a splash following improvements

New boilers and plant equipment are being installed at Turriff Swimming Pool, with additional work carried out to replace the flooring and lockers in the changing areas.

Evening Express

9 Apr

Local charity improving mental and physical health of children in Aberdeen through sport

Award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen has created activity packs aimed at improving the mental and physical health of the city’s care experienced children and young people through the power of sport.

AGCC

9 Apr

It’s OK Not To Be OK: North East bar puts focus on mental health for reopening with launch of new campaign to get more people talking

The owner of Aberdeenshire bar, The Square in Kintore, is putting people's wellbeing at the forefront of his reopening plans as he introduces mental health champions in his venue.

Press and Journal

8 Apr

Litter picking project set for mass roll out in Aberdeen

An ambitious plan by Community CleanUP is under way to create several ‘pick and collect’ litter hub stations throughout the city.

Evening Express

2 Apr

Befriend a Child charity to host online auction for first time after popular ball cancelled due to Covid

The Befriend a Child ball is their biggest fundraising event of the year but sadly, due to Covid-19, is unable to go ahead. The auction will run for two weeks from 12 – 25 April with many fantastic prizes to bid on.

Evening Express

2 Apr

Reopening date announced for Stonehaven Open Air Pool

The Friends of the Stonehaven Open Air Pool group used their downtime to upgrade and improve the attraction and have now announced that it will reopen on Saturday May 29.

Evening Express

2 Apr

North East school recognised for efforts for promoting positive mental health

Kintore primary has secured a Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS) which is a scheme run by Optimus Education in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau.

Evening Express

30 Mar

Quarry canoeing to return as lockdown lifts

A North East sporting charity is expecting a wave of interest after the announcement of a reactivation date for sport. Adventure Aberdeen, part of award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen, will reopen to the public on Thursday.

Press and Journal

24 Mar

North East sports centre and house builder join forces to boost staff wellbeing

Garioch Sports Centre in Inverurie is working together with CALA Homes North to help promote good wellbeing.

Evening Express

15 Mar

Funding boost for sports clubs across the north and north-east

Judo Academy in Aberdeen managed to secure more than £6,000 – money that will promote the activity across the city in a number of school and club settings.

Press and Journal

12 Mar

TV star Fred MacAulay to host virtual quiz for life-saving childrens charity

A virtual fundraising quiz hosted by television personality Fred MacAulay will be held this month in aid of a children’s charity that works to provide safe surgery for youngsters throughout the world.

Press and Journal

9 Mar

Stonehaven Tennis Club opens three new artificial clay courts

The oldest and youngest members of Stonehaven Tennis Club came together at the weekend to mark the official opening of the club’s new courts.

Evening Express

9 Mar

North East park to host virtual fitness classes for kids

Aden Country Park in Mintlaw is going to be the venue for the 12-week programme with two sessions being held a week. They begin on Monday and are aimed at young people.

Evening Express

3 Mar

Words from NHS staff projected on Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for Covid art project

The thoughts and feelings of staff in the NHS during the Covid crisis have been projected on Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as part of a grand-scale art project.

Press and Journal

2 Mar

Aberdeen school hopes to inspire next generation with anniversary events

To mark their 175th year milestone, St. Margaret’s School for Girls is hosting a series of events featuring stories and insights from women in all walks of life – including sport, science, business, journalism, social enterprise and politics.

Evening Express

2 Mar

Aberdeen City Council events to focus on young people’s mental health

Aberdeen City Council are launching a series of virtual events to support the health and wellbeing of children.

Evening Express

2 Mar

North East teenager publishes book about life in lockdown

An Aberdeen teenager has been praised for opening up about her personal experience during lockdown in her recently released book.

Press and Journal

17 Feb

Young North East environmentalist celebrates three years since establishing his own club

Thomas Truby from Torphins started his group called The Rubbish Club in 2018 at just seven years old and has been inspiring people across the North East to cut down on plastic pollution ever since.

Evening Express

15 Feb

Aberdeen’s independent schools team up to boost mental health

The four independent schools in Aberdeen have joined forces to help boost youngsters’ mental health as they struggle to cope with the “paradigm shift” of the pandemic.

Press and Journal

15 Feb

Bus station to vaccination

"We are extremely proud to have kept this vital service operating throughout the pandemic and it now has a new purpose, helping people get to their vaccination.”

AGCC

12 Feb

Go-ahead given to North East community garden plans

The Kincardine and Mearns area committee met this week to discuss proposals submitted to turn part of land on Market Square in Stonehaven into a public space.

Evening Express

12 Feb

Sport Aberdeen supporting local sports clubs

Award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen has provided grants of up to £400 to local sports clubs to help alleviate the negative effects of Covid-19.

AGCC

11 Feb

The kind-hearted Aberdeen gym owner giving back to charity during Covid-19

Jake Poblocki, who owns HUSH Private Gym on Riverside Drive, is giving the organisations £100 each per week to help them stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Evening Express

3 Feb

North East charity digitising youth clubs to improve mental health

Befriend a Child is the only specialist befriending charity for children in the north-east. Following the first lockdown, the charity adapted its one-to-one befriending and mentoring programmes to a virtual format.

Evening Express

2 Feb

MISS support packs available to bring comfort during lockdown

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) continue to provide comfort packs to women and couples affected by baby loss to help alleviate the sense of loneliness and promote mental health and self care.

AGCC

1 Feb

Aberdeen school launches innovative partnership to boost mental health during Covid-19

St. Margaret’s School for Girls has teamed up with an Aberdeen charity to boost pupils’ mental health and wellbeing as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.

Evening Express

1 Feb

Anglers get chance to take first cast of 2022, as River Dee fishing season commences without annual opening ceremony

Although today marks the start of the 2020 season, there will be no usual ceremony as the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board must abide by the current Covid restrictions

Press and Journal

29 Jan

New exhibition shows Aberdeen NHS staff’s thoughts on Covid-19

A new exhibition has launched giving people the opportunity to share their thoughts on lockdown and how their lives will improve after the pandemic.

Evening Express

26 Jan

Robert Gordon University to offer rent refund to students living in halls

Robert Gordon University has announced it will offer students returning to RGU-owned accommodation a refund until face-to-face teaching commences. The university will also offer those studying a flexible approach when returning to halls.

Evening Express

26 Jan

Mass vaccination centre at P&J Live in Aberdeen to open next week

P&J Live at events complex Teca will be used to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of people against Covid-19 from Monday next week.

Press and Journal

21 Jan

Dons Christmas campaign supported thousands in need over festive season

Aberdeen Football Club and AFC Community Trust supported thousands in need during the festive season through their Calling Home for Christmas Campaign, Wellbeing Workshops, involvement in Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas and fans fundraising.

AGCC

11 Jan

Evening Express and Aberdeen Sports Village team up to stream free fitness videos

Running from Monday to Sunday, the videos will be streamed on the Evening Express Facebook page every morning at 8am. The clips will then be available to view and interact with after they have been streamed.

Evening Express

6 Jan

Connect at Christmas: Man Chat launches month of mindfulness in bid to tackle the January blues

For while the beginning of the new year signals a time of celebration, it could also signal the ringing in of the January Blues as an almost-enforced period of reflection and looking to the future takes hold.

Press and Journal

6 Jan

Nescol students and musician Gary Innes plan online event to raise funds for Mental Health Aberdeen

Students from North East Scotland College will be joined by musician and TV presenter Gary Innes to raise funds for Mental Health Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

6 Jan

Aberdeen mental health groups warn of impact of new lockdown

“If they want to speak to somebody they’ll be able to use the helpline, which operated pretty successfully during the summer."

Evening Express

21 Dec

Sport Aberdeen to support people with respiratory conditions in partnership with NHS Grampian

Award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen has developed a programme to specifically support people with respiratory conditions to be active and live well, in partnership with NHS Grampian.

AGCC

18 Dec

North East comedian warns of mental health impact after move to Level 3 coronavirus restrictions

A study by the Scottish Government last year showed that one in four Scots suffer from a mental health issue each day.

Press and Journal

14 Dec

Aberdeen sports centre introduces ‘passport’ for easy access

Aberdeen Sports Village has introduced a new “passport” system to make access easier for non-members.

Press and Journal

14 Dec

John Lewis grants to help Aberdeen families heat their homes this Christmas

People across the North East have been given financial support to help them heat their homes this Christmas without worrying about costs.

AGCC

14 Dec

New local collaboration urges people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to focus on mental health over Christmas

Local charity Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA), in collaboration with XIC, has urged people and businesses in Aberdeen and the shire to focus on mental health this festive season with the launch of their MHA SQUAD Snood.

AGCC

8 Dec

Electric bike allows Aberdeen charity to push on with fight against poverty

The Poynernook Road-based charity, CFINE, used cash from an Aberdeen Harbour Board donation to buy an electric cargo bike which has helped the delivery of vital food supplies in and around the city.

Evening Express

1 Dec

North-east LGBT+ charity says ‘stigma is still high’ as it holds online event to mark World AIDS Day

A North East LGBT+ charity is holding an interactive online event to pay tribute to those that have lost their lives to AIDS, and to show support to people who are currently living with HIV.

Press and Journal

19 Nov

Aberdeen students launch mental health support service

Students from Robert Gordon University have set up their own mental health support service to help their fellow learners deal with the stresses of higher education.

Evening Express

16 Nov

North East universities offering additional support to students over the holiday

North East universities have welcomed plans to ensure students can spend Christmas at home and are ready to provide additional support to those remaining on campus during the holidays.

Press and Journal

11 Nov

Launch of fifth annual CHAS Santa Run

Entrants are being sought for the fifth annual CHAS Aberdeen Santa Run which will take place over the weekend of December 11 - 13.

AGCC

6 Nov

Sport Aberdeen pedalling the way to a healthier North East

A Granite City leisure trust has secured funding to boost awareness and deliver programmes encouraging more people and businesses to use cycling as their main mode of transport in the North East.

AGCC

5 Nov

Aberdeen charity gives north-east parents advice on how to discuss drugs and alcohol with their children

Many parents and carers understandably worry about their children and teenagers drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

Evening Express

5 Nov

Aberdeen Cyrenians highlights spooktacular ‘Reverse Trick or Treat’ appeal

North East charity Aberdeen Cyrenians is appealing for an unusual approach to Halloween in light of CV-19 restrictions.

AGCC

2 Nov

RGU rolls out free gym memberships to all of its students

Robert Gordon University has announced it will be offering free gym memberships to all of its students to keep them healthy amid Covid-19 disruption.

Press and Journal

27 Oct

Volunteers walking one million steps to raise cash for charity

North East volunteers have pledged to walk one million steps to help stop child abuse and neglect. A Childline volunteer in the region has taken on the challenge with seven of her friends from across Scotland to raise funds for NSPCC Scotland.

Press and Journal

27 Oct

Aberdeen gym reopens following Covid-19 deep-clean

Banks O’ Dee Fitness Aberdeen has reopened following a deep-clean prompted by a member testing positive for CV-19.

Press and Journal

27 Oct

Key workers thanked as rainbow lights up Marischal College

Key workers in Aberdeen have been thanked through a special rainbow light display on the front of the iconic Marischal College.

Press and Journal

19 Oct

Petition launched in bid to create outdoor gym at Aberdeen park

A petition has been created with the hope of encouraging an outdoor gym to be created in Cove.

Evening Express

19 Oct

NHS Grampian to roll out digital consultations

Health chiefs in the North East have announced the roll-out of digital consultations in a bid to keep patients and staff safe from Covid-19.

Evening Express

9 Oct

Children In Need cash to help north-east youngsters cope with bereavement

The Archie Foundation’s award is close to £100,000, which will be split over the next three years and will enable it to appoint a pair of new support workers.

Press and Journal

9 Oct

Aberdeen FC launches new initiative to help fans during Mental Health Week

Rob Wicks: “In the run-up to World Mental Health Awareness Day on Saturday October 10, the club is speaking openly about mental health and encouraging fans to talk about their issues and support each other."

Press and Journal

9 Oct

ASV aquatics first in Scotland to get diving clubs back in the deep end

Divers from across Scotland are travelling hundreds of miles to train as Aberdeen Sports Village is the first aquatics facility north of the border to get diving clubs back in the pool.

AGCC

6 Oct

More sport and leisure facilities to reopen in the north-east from today

In the third part of a phased approach, Live Life Aberdeenshire facilities at Portlethen Swimming Pool, Huntly Swimming Pool, Turriff Swimming Pool, and Westhill Swimming Pool will reopen during October.

Press and Journal

21 Sep

Free activities in north-east to mark National Fitness Day on September 23

Live Life Aberdeenshire is to host a variety of free activities. The programme for the day includes free exercise classes in Fraserburgh, Stonehaven, Aboyne, Portlethen and Turriff, and a Facebook Live session.

Evening Express

21 Sep

NHS Grampian psychological support hub set up in response to CV-19 helps more than 1,400 people

More than 1,400 people have accessed psychological support from NHS Grampian due to a service setup to help those in need cope with issues around Covid 19.

Evening Express

21 Sep

North-east residents reminded to download Protect Scotland app

Residents in the north-east have been urged to download a contact-tracing app to help fight coronavirus.

Evening Express

21 Sep

Sportscotland hails north-east community club as ‘shining example’ as 25,000 coaches get Covid-19 trained

Coaches from Westdyke Community Club in Westhill worked hard during lockdown to make sure their players still felt part of a team.

Press and Journal

11 Sep

Aberdeen mental health worker speaks out to mark suicide prevention day

Liam Yule, who works for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) has spoken out to mark Suicide Prevention Day.

Evening Express

8 Sep

Aberdeen FC praised for launch of mental health app to support fans

Aberdeen FC has been praised today for its efforts in supporting fans’ mental health.

Evening Express

8 Sep

Adventure Aberdeen making a splash in the heart of the city

From Saturday September 5, Adventure Aberdeen, part of award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen, will be running canoeing sessions at the city’s historic Rubislaw Quarry.

AGCC

3 Sep

Aberdeen mental health campaigner launches drive to get people talking

North East residents are being encouraged to ‘pass the parcel’ to get people taking about mental health.

Press and Journal

3 Sep

Family well-being hubs planned for Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Council’s integration joint board will meet next week to discuss the chief officer’s report, which discusses a number of projects and initiatives being worked on by Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership.

Evening Express

1 Sep

Gym-goers in North East offered heavy discounts as leisure facilities reopen

Live Life Aberdeenshire has announced a swathe of promotional price offers to welcome customers back into its gyms, sports courts and swimming pools throughout September.

Press and Journal

31 Aug

Former AFC player opens The Key in Aberdeen

Aiming to change people’s mindset that healthy food is tasteless and boring, Jonny and his business partner Kenny Swan decided to offer delicious calorie-controlled macro meals in the city centre venue.

Society

26 Aug

Aberdeen gyms reveal plans for reopening on Monday

Gym and health clubs across Aberdeen will reopen on Monday, August 31.

Press and Journal

25 Aug

Gyms, pools and indoor sports courts to open again on Monday

Including facilities operated by Live Life Aberdeenshire who haven't opened in 5 months.

Evening Express

25 Aug

Aberdeen gyms reveal plans for reopening on Monday

Gym and health clubs across Aberdeen will reopen on Monday amid latest roadmap procedures.

Society

10 Aug

North-east woman to run outdoor wellbeing session

Gillian Watt, educator and wellbeing facilitator at And Breathe, will host the event on Monday from 7-9pm at Haddo House and Country Park.

Evening Express

10 Aug

Aberdeen yoga studio plans backed

Plans to convert an Aberdeen shop into a yoga studio have been approved by council chiefs.

Evening Express

10 Aug

Better your health, lifestyle and fitness with Aberdeen’s one2one clinic

An Aberdeen diet clinic is helping residents achieve their goals to improve their fitness, health and lifestyle.

Evening Express

10 Aug

Mental health boss asks people not to stigmatise those with virus

A mental health expert has reassured people that the current situation is not “endless” even if it feels that way.

Press and Journal

4 Aug

Work begins on new cycle lanes

Work is underway by the beach in Aberdeen to introduce better cycling lanes

Evening Express

31 Jul

Work to start on Aberdeen beach cycle paths

Work is starting on Monday to install cycle lanes in the beach area to encourage people to continue to cycle.

AGCC

31 Jul

New webpage to offer psychological help for children and parents

A new webpage will offer psychological support to North East children and parents when schools return.

Press and Journal

31 Jul

Huge rise in cycling and walking in Aberdeen

New figures have shown a 66% rise in cycling and 33% more pedestrians across Aberdeen this month compared to last July.

Press and Journal

28 Jul

Get active for charity

Mary’s Meals wants supporters to get active and make a donation, or ask for sponsorship, for every mile they achieve to raise funds for hungry children.

Evening Express

27 Jul

Swimmers take plunge at ASV

Aberdeen Sports Village is working with some of Scotland’s top swimmers and divers to help them back into training.

AGCC

27 Jul

North East residents encouraged to get involved with ‘sound walks’

Six “sound walks” have been launched to encourage people to get out walking in their community and listen to noises around them.

Evening Express

27 Jul

Etko Sports Academy adapt and thrive through lockdown

Since closing its doors in March, Etko has developed various e-training solutions to keep members of all ages moving during the lockdown period.

Evening Express

20 Jul

Live Life Aberdeenshire to release online support series

Live Life Aberdeenshire is to release a series of online video support sessions for sports clubs.

Evening Express

17 Jul

Stay active post lockdown

Residents in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to keep up their walking and cycling habits after lockdown.

14 Jul

Work on VSA wellbeing centre back on track

Work has started again on an Aberdeen social care charity’s new £3.2m wellbeing centre.

Evening Express

13 Jul

Sport Aberdeen introduce GetActive at Home programme

The programme has been released to encourage youngsters to keep active while at home.

Evening Express

8 Jul

Business Gateway promote new services to support people through COVID-19

Business Gateway is a fully funded service that provides local businesses with access to free business support and advice.

AGCC

8 Jul

Free yoga sessions for autistic community in Aberdeen

Triple A’s and the One Stop Shop Aberdeen will deliver the lessons after securing funding.

Press and Journal

7 Jul

Golf Aberdeen getting back into the swing of things

This is the busiest the courses have been in the last forty years, with every course almost at capacity, each day.

AGCC

7 Jul

Under-12's could be the first Aberdeen fans to return to Pittodrie

Children under the age of 12 could be the first Aberdeen fans to return to Pittodrie when the Scottish Premiership resumes.

Press and Journal

29 Jun

North-east tennis courts available to book

Aberdeenshire residents are being reminded they can reserve a number of local tennis courts through an online booking system.

Evening Express

18 Jun

Online Fitness Classes

Online fitness classes launched at sports and country club Kippie Lodge.

Society

18 Jun

Golf Aberdeen to re-open

Golf Aberdeen thrilled with green light for golf as courses begin to reopen.

Sport Aberdeen

18 Jun

Sculpt Your Body From Home With This Expert Guide From Aberdeen’s Akr Fitness

AKR Fitness coaches Jason Donaldson and Lynsey Gauld talk through a full body routine at the personal training gym on South College Street, Aberdeen.

Society

18 Jun

Aberdeen Sports And Country Club Launches Online Fitness Classes

An Aberdeen-based sports and country club has launched online fitness classes.

Society

18 Jun

North-East Health And Beauty Firm Launches Pooch Pamper Boxes

A north-east health and beauty firm has launched luxurious pamper boxes for our playful pooches.

Society

18 Jun

Meet Mike from AKR Fitess

AKR Fitness is on a mission to make fitness feel safe, fun and achievable for everyone

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