Latest Event Updates
Have You Seen the Wildman of Caledonia? Stonehaven Appearance Predicted
Rumours and sightings of the strange creature are circulating the K&M area.
Climate Change, including Resilience to Severe Weather – 2nd Review
Communities and partners in Kincardine & Mearns are more resilient and adaptive to current and future effects of climate change, including severe weather. Read the rest of this entry »
Engaged Communities Supporting Themselves – 2nd Review
Local residents are actively involved in developing vibrant and resilient communities, of place and of interest, which support the needs of all their members. These communities are increasingly empowered by revitalising and broadening community engagement opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »
Ageing Well – 2nd Review
Partners in this priority area are working to enable older people and their carers to remain active at home in their communities; ensure residential care options continue with leisure activities and maintain contact with the community; ensure support is provided around long term conditions such as dementia and challenge perceptions of age related activities to build confidence and awareness that everyone has skills to offer whatever their age. Read the rest of this entry »
Welfare Reform – 2nd Review
Local partners and residents feel informed and prepared for Welfare Reform and the impacts on residents are identified and monitored with sustainable solutions sought as appropriate. Read the rest of this entry »
Supporting Healthy Lifestyles – 2nd Review
Intended Outcomes:
People can readily access the most appropriate care and support options for their particular needs and more local residents are supported to maintain healthier lifestyles. Read the rest of this entry »
SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIES – 2ND REVIEW
Intended Outcomes:
Our area is recognised as a supportive business environment; where residents, businesses and social enterprises are encouraged and assisted to make their communities self-sufficient. Read the rest of this entry »
MEETING HOUSING NEEDS – 2ND REVIEW
Intended Outcomes:
Awareness of the need and options for appropriate and affordable housing is raised. Levels of homelessness are reduced through early intervention, education and the development of supportive social networks.
MEETING TRANSPORT NEEDS – 2ND REVIEW
Intended Outcomes:
Partners and local residents are working together to identify issues and opportunities and improve upon transport in a coordinated way.
New Inverbervie community initiative
A new Food Bank Service has been set up by the community, for the community, in association with the South Aberdeenshire Food Bank Initiative. Read the rest of this entry »
VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK: TIME TO SAY THANK YOU! (1st – 7th JUNE)
The Volunteer Centre Aberdeenshire would really like to hear from you, and what your plans are and if you want to get involved with events we are running or get involved with what other groups are planning. Tell them your plans and they will list them in their programme and involve you in the celebrations.
Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK festival in its 30th year to recognise, reward and recruit volunteers.
Volunteer Centre Aberdeenshire are planning events all over Aberdeenshire and are encouraging as many volunteers and voluntary organisations to get involved. Read the rest of this entry »
View from Bennachie
Beautiful picture displaying all the gorgeous colours of Aberdeenshire
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