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Are you a young person aged 10 – 16 based in or around Aberdeen interested in making a brand-new dance performance with professional artists?

 

Aberdeen Performing Arts and Marc Brew Company are looking for young disabled and non-disabled participants to work on a inspirational, inclusive project from February – June 2026. Participants will work with a team of exciting professional dancers and other young dancers to make and perform a short piece inspired by Marc Brew Company’s Boys Don’t Dance at Light the Blue 2026. No previous dance experience is necessary and the project is free.

 

Find out more via the following link and get in touch by Monday 2nd February at 11pm: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/call-outs/boys-dont-dance-curtain-raiser-project-participant-call-out.

 

 

Player Zone Minis – Football Classes (18 Months-5years)

 

Our new “Mini” sessions are designed specifically for toddlers and nursery-aged children, focusing on:

 

• Fun, engaging activities
• Fundamental movement skills
• Confidence building
• Social interaction
• A positive first experience of sport

 

We would be delighted to offer children one FREE Trial session in any of the sessions detailed in the flyer at Strikers, Bridge of Don (other times are available if required)

 

Parents can use the link below to sign up for the Free trial or contact Strikers using the email/number below for more information:

https://aberdeen-player-zone.classforkids.io

 

Thistle Youth Girls U12 Advert

We’re delighted to share that ASV Energisers is back for 2025/2026’s Block 3!

ASV Energisers recognises that not all children have the same access to sports programmes, and we’re committed to changing that by offering free inclusive sports coaching, hot meals, access to facilities, and sports kit – helping to break down barriers to participation and ENERGISE our local community. Last year, the programme recorded 5,119 sporting participations in the programme! Our next block of sessions will commence Tuesday 13th January and run for 5 weeks, continuing to provide free sporting opportunities for local primary school pupils in Aberdeen City & Shire.

We’re delighted to welcome back our fantastic partner clubs for the next block:🏃‍♂️ Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club,⚽ We Make Footballers Aberdeen,🏓 ASV Table Tennis Academy, 🏊 ASV Learn to Swim. Their continued support allows us to keep breaking down the barriers to sporting participations by delivering high-quality sessions, giving children the opportunity to stay active and inspiring the next generation of young athletes! We are also thrilled welcome back the over 30 NESCol Sports Coaching students, who have made such as fantastic contribution from the last block as they continue to gain invaluable hands-on experience working alongside our expert partner club coaches.

A huge thank you as well to our generous sponsors, Serica Energy and CNOOC International, whose support enables us to keep providing these free opportunities for local children. Each child who attends the ASV Energisers programme in 2025/2026 will get a free Energisers water bottle thanks to their sponsorship, allowing the children to stay hydrated at our sessions.

🗓️ Bookings go live: Tomorrow (Wednesday 7^th January)

 

📅 Block 3 dates: Tuesday 13th January – Thursday 12th February

➡️ To book, visit the ASV Energisers webpage and follow the links to each sport. Alternatively, follow the links for each sport on the attached PDF (please note, you may need to download the PDF attachment for links to be active.)

ASV Energisers – Block 3 (with bookable links)

Please see attached leaflet regarding a School Streets pilot at Greenbrae School.

 

If you have any comments or questions on the proposals at this stage, please email transportstrategy@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

 

Greenbrae School Streets Leaflet

Click on the link below for the Raring2go! Winter Magazine…

 

CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Over the coming weeks, Laura and Christine will be out and about across Aberdeen, meeting parents to learn more about the challenges faced when moving into work, education, or training. We’re eager to discover how we can work together to support our communities. You will also have the chance to find out about ABZWorks and the support currently available.

 

Your ideas and experiences could help shape future ABZWorks projects, ensuring our services truly meet the needs of local families.

 

Join Us for a cuppa and a chat! All refreshments will be provided free of charge.

 

We’ll be available at the following venues:

 

• Rosemount Community Centre: 10:00–11:30am, Tuesday 18 November 2025
• Tillydrone Community Campus: 10:00–11:30am, Thursday 20 November 2025
• Fersands Woodside Fountain Centre: 10:00–11:30am, Friday 21 November 2025
• Central Library: 10:00-11:30am,  Thursday 27 November 2025
• Kincorth Community Centre: 10:00-11:30am, 4 December 2025
• Seaton Community Centre: 10:00- 11:30 Wednesday 3 December 2025
• Love RaRa: 10:00-11:30 Thursday 11 December 2025

 

All events can be found on the ABZWorks Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/abzworks-aberdeen-city-council-54269323553

 

Rosemount A5

Seaton A5

Tillydrone A5

Central Library A5

FF A5

Kincorth A5

Love RaRa A5

Thursday 25th September 2025

King’s Way Centre, based in Bridge of Don

It will be open every Thursday 12pm – 2pm and guests are welcome to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat, or to be referred for a food parcel or clothing / other household items.

 

King’s Way Centre