CENTRAL ABERDEENSHIRE. festival. Find out what is happening, in Central Aberdeenshire, during the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

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1 CENTRAL ABERDEENSHIRE festival Find out what is happening, in Central Aberdeenshire, during the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival Sunday 7th May to Sunday 14th May 2017

2 Badminton Session with Lisa and Susan Tuesday 9th May, 2pm Ellon Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival The Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival supports Mental Health Awareness week. The festival promotes and celebrates everyday community opportunities which contribute to our wellbeing. A healthy diet and regular exercise are good for our physical and mental wellbeing as are strong social relationships and good community networks. The Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival is an opportunity to raise awareness of how individuals, groups and communities can support mental wellbeing for all, reduce stigma and promote recovery. The Festival programme of activities is promoted and delivered on a North, Central and South basis and is a partnership project between Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership other public services, the 3rd sector, community organisation and private providers. Friday 5th May Monday 8th May Fun with Photography Food and Mood on a Budget Garioch Community Kitchen, Wyness Hall, Inverurie. Feel good foods and how to eat well on a budget. Practical session. Love Food Hate Waste inc food hygiene am to 12.30pm Sarah Bell gariochcommunitykitchen@ hotmail.co.uk Huntly Recovery Hub, Linden Centre, 10.30am to 12.30pm Andrea Fraser andrea.fraser@cairscotland.org.uk Saturday 6th May WE NEED YOU to make a movie Fitness For All - Gym Session with Daniel and Alice Huntly Hotel, The Square, We re making a movie with the people of Bring phones, ipads, cameras and help us record Manaf Halbouni s play. Coffee Morning. 10am to 11.45am / Play 12 noon 12 noon to 2.45pm 3

3 Badminton Session with Lisa and Susan 2pm to 2.45pm Ask Someone Now Victoria Hall, Ellon. 12 noon to 3.30pm Sally Sheehan com Tuesday 9th May Story Sharing Festival Village Hall, Kemnay. Celebration of sharing stories and songs with your baby. Try out some music CDs, dual-language books and sensory equipment, learn about Bookbug, listen to a story from traditional storyteller Jackie Ross. 10am to 12 noon Jennifer Horan Making Connections - Cycling Session Moveability Spring Sports Victoria Hall, Ellon. Free event. Open to all am to 11.30am Helen or Kate (Re) gain confidence in cycling ability by cycling in and around the town - either on own or with family and friends. 10am to 2.30pm Fiona Anderson fiona@networksofwellbeing.org Fun with Photography Friday 5th May, 10.30am Huntly 4 5

4 Wednesday 10th May Food and Mood on a Budget Garioch Community Kitchen, Wyness Hall, Inverurie. Feel good foods and how to eat well on a budget. Practical session. Love Food Hate Waste inc food hygiene. 1pm to 3pm Sarah Bell gariochcommunitykitchen@ hotmail.co.uk Walking Football Garioch Sports Centre 3G Pitch and Viewing Gallery. Normal football but no running! Followed by tea and coffee. 1pm to 2pm Stephen Boddie stephen.boddie@ afccommunitytrust.org Football Session with Scott 5pm to 5.45pm Making Connections - Group Walk Join a walking group around Huntly and discover various aspects of the cycling and leisure history of the town. 11am to 1pm Fiona Anderson fiona@networksofwellbeing.org. Mandy Edwards Thursday 11th May The Big Conversation Cafe Gatherin Haddo House and Estate am to 2.30pm Calvin Little calvin.little@nhs.net Just B Fit Class with Velvet Making Connections - Group Walk/Cycle and Discussion Participants from day one and two will walk or cycle to the Community Kitchen at the Linden Centre to talk about the acitvities they were involved in and to see if, and how, they would like to take any of the activities further. 10am to 1pm Fiona Anderson and Five Finger QiGong Meditation Westhill Health Centre (upstairs). Free for anyone in services. Have health issues checked by GP first. Lorna Welsby Balmedie Beach Walk The Sand Bothy, Balmedie Country Park Guided walk with David Brown, Formartine Area Ranger. Free refreshments at The Sand Bothy. 10am to 1pm Rosie Nicol, Belhelvie Community Trust The Sand Bothy rosie.inform@lineone.net For anyone of any age. 7pm to 8pm Helen Spencer helenslaughteryyoga@yahoo.co.uk Big Fit Walk and Fun Ellon Resource Centre to Gordon Park. Free. Open to all. Walk, picnic lunch followed by games. 11am Helen or Kate The Big Conversation Cafe Gatherin Haddo House and Estate am to 2.30pm Calvin Little calvin.little@nhs.net Friday 12th May Spin Class with Scott 4pm to 4.45pm Michelle Rothney

5 and Five Finger QiGong Meditation NECOS Resource Centre, behind Acorn Centre, Inverurie. Free for anyone in services. Have health issues checked by GP first pm to 13.30pm Lorna Welsby Walking for Wellness Garioch Sports Centre (3G Pitch)/ Viewing Gallery. Gentle stroll around Inverurie led by qualified health walk leaders. Followed by refreshments. Stephen Boddie afccommunitytrust.org Doodle-Fest Garioch Community Centre, Victoria Street, Inverurie. Fun evening of doodling for children and young people. 6.30pm to 9pm Saturday 13th May Let Your Food be Your Medicine Fairley Taylor Can be done by anyone of any age am to 12.30pm Helen Spencer co.uk Foraging Walk Fairley Taylor Medicine Wheel Meditation Traditional meditation for achieving balance, relaxation and inner guidance. 1pm to 2.30pm Deborah Armstrong Reiki Taster 2pm to 3.30pm 4pm to 5pm Cairngorms Nature Big Weekend Cairngorm National Park. Cairngorms National Park Authority Events going on all week. See or telephone Cairngorms National Park Authority for further information Short Walks at Balmedie Beach The Sand Bothy, Balmedie County Park. Enjoy Balmedie Beach and Country Park with volunteers from The Sand Bothy. Free refreshments at The Sand Bothy. 12 noon to 3pm The Sand Bothy Rosie Nicol, Belhelvie Community Trust Wellbeing Café Kintore Primary School. Come along for a cuppa and a chat. 1.30pm to 3.30pm Sunday 14th May Diet and Health 10am to 12 noon Fairley Taylor Can be done by anyone of any age am to 12.30pm Helen Spencer helenslaughteryyoga@yahoo.co.uk Foraging Walk Place, Inverurie Reiki Taster Place, Inverurie 3 to 4pm Shamanic Drumming Traditional drumming using rhythms that promote relaxation, stress relief and fun. For beginnners and experienced drummers. Deborah Armstrong Gaitherin Music Workshop Tesco Community Room, Inverurie. Free but to book a place.take part in this fun music workshop. No experience necessary; all instruments provided. Suitable for P4 to adult. 2pm to 4pm info@gaitherin.org 9

6 Energetica Ranger Cycling Road Show Wednesday 17th May Ask Someone Now! Golf Road Car Park, Ellon. Adults only. Must be fit enough to cycle 16 miles, bike must be in good working order, must be able to (and have the means to) repair a puncture. Cycle helmets compulsory. Bring a drink. Free event but booking essential. Formartine Ranger formartine.ranger@aberdeenshire. gov.uk Victoria Hall, Ellon. Information for families who have children with additional support needs/disabilitilies. Practitioners also welcome. 12 noon to 3.30pm Sally Sheehan SheehanGO@aol. com Friday 19th May Food and Mood - Ready Steady Cook Tuesday 16th May Rowantree/back of Bennachie Circular Walk Markethill Primary School, Turriff. Featuring the return of Kenny Smart. Cook off with three teams of school children. Followed by demonstration by Kenny Smart; two volunteers will then make same dish and audience will vote on the winner. Tickets 5 7pm Turriff Conversation Cafe - Sandra McEwan mcewsand@aol.com Rowantree Car Park. Circular family walk (approx four miles) with the Garioch Ranger. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring along snack and drink. Dogs welcome but must be under close control at all times. Booking essential 6.30p to 9.30pm Garioch Ranger or garioch.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov. uk Saturday 20th May Young Carers Creative Arts and Crafts Project Quarriers, Wardes Road, Inverurie. Arts and Crafts and Mindfulness sessions for young Carers. 10am to 2pm Balmedie Beach Walk Thursday 11th May, 10am Balmedie Country Park

7 Top Tips for looking after your mental wellbeing Talk about your feelings and ask for help when you need to. Keep active, eat well and drink sensibly. Keep in touch and connect. Take a break, do something you re good at. Help others and volunteer. Accept who you are. For mental wellbeing support go to: NHS Choices: Mental Health Foundation: Mind, for better mental health: Scottish Association of Mental Health: This publication is also available in other formats and languages on request. Please call Health Information Resources Service on or grampian.resources@nhs.net Ask for publication CGD