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15 Jul

Aberdeen FC and University join forces to inspire kids into education

Aberdeen FC chairman, Dave Cormack has praised the collaboration between two key city institutions saying “practical education programmes are really important” in supporting young people.

Press and Journal

7 Jul

New brand identity brings together Archie’s family of funds

The distinctive, cuddly bear has been a familiar and comforting sight for visitors to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for more than two decades. His appeal has spread in recent years to support children and families across NHS healthcare settings.

AGCC

7 Jul

Aberdeen children’s charity appeal for volunteer befrienders and mentors as waiting list grows

Befriend a Child has been supporting school aged children and young people growing up in difficult life circumstances across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire since 1975 and never before has the charity experienced such a surge in their referrals.

AGCC

7 Jul

Aberdeen psychologist offers tips to conquer ‘lockdown anxiety’

When asked about the root cause of reopening anxiety, Dr Hepburn. who is based in Aberdeen, said: “I think the main cause will be fear of catching the virus, but also going out into places where they feel anxious.

Evening Express

30 Jun

Mental health awareness event to return to Aberdeen in 2021

A week-long event designed to improve the mental health of council workers will return in 2021 as part of long-term plans to improve their wellbeing.

Press and Journal

24 Jun

‘We’re going to have to start buying spades’: Charlie House nears halfway mark in fundraiser for £8m Aberdeen centre

Charlie House launched its Big Build Appeal in late 2018, setting out plans to create an £8 million facility in the grounds of Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

14 Jun

Community gardens become lockdown lifeline

The thriving walled garden, vibrant community space and weekend cafe in the Midstocket area of Aberdeen, is a truly remarkable feat of community empowerment, passion and perseverance.

Press and Journal

14 Jun

‘Everyone can do it, there’s no talent required’: Rekindling a passion for running during lockdown

Some of us have spent more time on the couch than we’d like to admit in the last year – while others rose to the challenge and laced up their trainers.

Press and Journal

11 Jun

Aberdeen miscarriage charity appealing for volunteers to expand vital service to the North and North East

“The roles of the volunteers will be to help with preparing the memory boxes, set up support groups – whether online or face to face – and really just raise awareness and share our message.”

Press and Journal

1 Jun

The Big Lunch: Aberdeen community bakery invites people to break bread to reduce isolation

The Bread Maker in Aberdeen has signed up to UK-wide campaign The Big Lunch in an effort to help improve mental health and reduce isolation across the region.

Press and Journal

27 May

North East boxing club to offer veterans a free classes to combat mental health

A coach in the North East is offering veterans a free boxing course to combat mental health issues that may have arisen from the pandemic.

Press and Journal

26 May

Aberdeen Cyrenians urgently seeking volunteers to reopen donation point

Aberdeen Cyrenians, who received recognition for supporting people affected by homelessness, violence and domestic abuse during the pandemic, urgently needs volunteers to accept donations at its drop-off point in Union Glen.

Press and Journal

25 May

New Aberdeen football centre with five-a-side pitches opens for business

5ives Football Centre on Nelson Street welcomed their first players onto the pitches as the city centre business began trading.

Press and Journal

24 May

Meet the Aberdeen fitness coach who’ll let you eat chocolate, drink wine and still help you lose weight

Can you really eat chocolate, drink wine and still get fit? It sounds too good to be true, but according to this Aberdeen fitness coach, yes – you really can.

Press and Journal

21 May

New dance school to open in Aberdeen with focus on promoting mental health

A new dance school is to open in the city centre with the aim of promoting mental health and well-being. Kelly Nicol will be opening KK Cheer and Dance Empire, based at Step Up Dance Studios on Palmerston Road in Aberdeen, on Saturday, May 22.

Press and Journal

19 May

Sport is back: Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, come on Aberdeen it’s ice skating time

For ice skating coach Gillian Thompson, skaters getting back on the ice this week hasn’t come a minute too soon.

Press and Journal

18 May

Sport is back: The ‘hardest part is finding out about us’ floorball championship winners Aberdeen Oilers urge people to have a go

"Out of my depth and perhaps out of my mind, floorball with the Aberdeen Oilers was fast, fun and fierce."

Press and Journal

17 May

CV19 restrictions: What does move to Level 2 mean for hospitality customers?

The rules and restrictions on how we live with coronavirus change today as the country moves into Levels 1 and 2. The P&J explains what that means for hospitality settings.

Press and Journal

17 May

Sport is back: Wrestling training with Aberdeen grappling legend and future star was eye-opening

"After my first crash to the floor, every illusion and pre-conceived notion I had about professional wrestling since childhood was shattered. The throw, the landing and the array of bone-crunching moves that followed all felt very real..."

Evening Express

13 May

Supermarket invites Aberdeen charities to apply to new grant scheme

Tesco Community Grants will give funds to charities and community organisations who help children and families access food and support in Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

11 May

Braemar Castle creates new challenge for historic hill race

Participants are being asked to run up Creag Choinnich 10 times throughout June, or if they’re unable to tackle the hill, run, walk or cycle the equivalent distance of 4K 10 times.

Evening Express

10 May

Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival to take place next week

The annual Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival is returning next week with a number of exciting online and in-person events taking place for all ages.

Press and Journal

3 May

Aberdeenshire folksinger’s voice becomes soundtrack to hopeful Aberdeen fans

An Aberdeenshire folksinger’s voice has become the soundtrack to hopeful Aberdeen Football Club’s fans with her interpretation of The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

3 May

Much-loved Aberdeen golf course King’s Links fully reopens

King’s Links, one of Aberdeen’s best-loved golf courses, has fully reopened nearly a year after it was severely damaged by a chemical blunder.

Press and Journal

30 Apr

Charity announces opening of new hub in Aberdeen

Four Pillars, which is an LGBT+ health trust, previously confirmed it secured a new location due to the operators of the market going into administration in June.

Press and Journal

29 Apr

Aberdeen tennis project scoops national award for making game more accessible

Chrysalis Tennis has been recognised for their efforts in supporting young people with down syndrome to play tennis. The team offers a warm welcome to the youngsters and help to make the sport accessible.

Press and Journal

29 Apr

Tesco Danestone staff participate in Aberdeen Beach clean-up

Hoping to give back and do their bit for local communities, Tesco Danestone staff gave up their free time last weekend to help clean up Aberdeen Beach.

Press and Journal

29 Apr

Aberdeen group donates food to charity that helps struggling families

The Lodge of Old Aberdeen 164 delivered the goods to Somebody Cares on Hazledene Road last month and they plan to do it again soon.

Press and Journal

29 Apr

‘Fantastic to be back’: Sport Aberdeen welcomes back the community to fitness

Sport Aberdeen has welcomed back almost 1,300 members during its first two days of reopening, after four months of closure.

Press and Journal

27 Apr

Gyms re-opening: Relief across the north and north-east as fitness centres re-open for the first time since December

Fitness fanatics across the North and North East of Scotland breathed a huge sigh of relief today as gyms were finally re-opened.

Press and Journal

26 Apr

Aberdeen disability tennis project scoops national award

A North East organisation which supports people living with disabilities through tennis has won a national award.

Evening Express

26 Apr

Best foot forward as new dance studio opens in Stonehaven

It is hoped a Stonehaven dance studio can give youngsters “another place to call home,” as it opens its doors for the first time.

Evening Express

22 Apr

Aberdeen hailed an ‘example UK-wide’ for retaining Purple Flag accreditation

But now, for the eighth consecutive year, Aberdeen has been awarded the purple flag in recognition of the management of the city’s night-time economy and the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors.

Press and Journal

22 Apr

Aberdeen rock band to help raise funds for mental health charity

Connor Clark and the Matador Kings will perform to raise funds for Tiny Changes, which supports young people’s mental health.

Evening Express

21 Apr

Sport and leisure gets green light to reopen

Sports and leisure facilities, including swimming pools, gyms and indoor courts have been given the green light to reopen with facilities across the North and North East set to open their doors on Monday.

Press and Journal

19 Apr

Work begins on Jack Nicklaus golf course in Stonehaven

Plans for the £80million championship course at the Ury Estate have been in the pipeline for years, and now work is in full swing. Land is being prepared for the construction of the course, which is expected to open in summer 2024.

Evening Express

19 Apr

Aberdeen community centre launches suspended meal and coffee initiative

Inchgarth Community Centre has set up a Go Fund Me page for the initiative, which is encouraging people to donate the cost of a free hot or soft drink or meal.

Evening Express

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