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Community Element - More Glitter - An in depth Roundup of the cross Aberdeen Litter Pick

from Brian's Good News, - we take a deeper look at the following.
A more in depth look at what the recent Glitter Pick achieved. 
The event is part of the year-round Clean Up Aberdeen campaign which encourages people not to litter in the first place, and also provides equipment for groups wanting to organise a litter pick. For more details, or to get help organising an event, call 03000 200 292, or email cleanaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk. More information is also available from Clean up Aberdeen on Facebook www.facebook.com/Clean-Up-Aberdeen, or from the website www.cleanupscotland.com/.

Community Elements 12 July 2019

In today's edition,
from Brian's Good News, - we take a deeper look at the following.
A more in depth look at what the recent Glitter Pick achieved. 
The event is part of the year-round Clean Up Aberdeen campaign which encourages people not to litter in the first place, and also provides equipment for groups wanting to organise a litter pick. For more details, or to get help organising an event, call 03000 200 292, or email cleanaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk. More information is also available from Clean up Aberdeen on Facebook www.facebook.com/Clean-Up-Aberdeen, or from the website www.cleanupscotland.com/.
The great work being done by Mental Heath UK and more locally by St Aubin's Care Home run by VSA.
Here are some contact details
To help Mental Health UK
Our partnerships team are on hand to help you through your journey. Call 0207 840 3038 or email partnerships@mentalhealth-uk.org today.
To contact St Aubin's Care Home
Key contact
87 South Anderson DriveAberdeenAB10 7PN
Gail Smith
T: 01224 358548 / 358551E: Gail.Smith@vsa.org.uk

Brian's Good News 12 July 2019

Staff from Pure Gym have teamed together with Sir Chris Hoy to relay cycle from Aberdeen to Plymouth via Pure Gyms throughout the UK.  This is to raise funds for Mental Health UK. The teams have already raised £250,000 and this cycle relay aims to raise still more money.
The recent Glitter Pick run through the Environment Team of Aberdeen City Council has been hailed a success.  The Glitter Pick involved 548 participants, 46 individual litter picks and 321 bags. Councillor John Wheeler said "These organised events really make a huge difference to local communities and help foster a bit of pride in our beautiful city."
Emily Barclay who suffered from anorexia and spent long spells in hospital is now able to fulfil her life ambition to train as a physiotherapist at RGU in Aberdeen . She credits this to the amazing help and care she received at St Aubin's Care Home.  The facility is run by VSA.  Gail Smith who runs the centre made it clear that this was in no small part due to Emily.  "Emily has done so well to get to this point.... She has done the majority of the work to get to this point herself. "
A BBC style quiz game along the lines of 'Call My Bluff' will see members of the public unravel the derivations of Doric words and phrases.  The quiz is part of the Across The Grain Festival being run across Aberdeenshire.

Gospel Evening Blacketyside Farm 29 June 2019

Gospel Evening with speaker Hugh McMillan from Light and Life Church in Cowdenbeath

Hugh McMillan from Light and Life Gypsy Church, Cowdenbeath

Hugh McMillan was speaking at Blacketyside Farm Gospel Evening.  He spoke the Gospel directly and powerfully.  
 
The sound quality is not as good.  Hugh prefers not to have microphones directly in front of him.

Interview with Steven Shaw - Environment Manager about the Glitter Picks

Steven Shaw the Environment Manager was inspired to see so many people out and about picking up litter and getting involved with making a difference.
'It's been a fab morning so far.'  'We're celebrating this positivity. Its something all the kids want to get involved with and celebrate.'
The whole concept of Glitter Picks evolved because of the need to make litter picking something everyone can do and fun.  Its been building over 4 years.  Some people now work as groups to litter pick every week.  
Steven had this message for folk.' Id like to think that we'll have to do less of this in the future because everyone takes a wee bit of responsibility."
Thanks to Steven Shaw for speaking to us.   If you would like to find out more, visit the Clean Up Aberdeen Facebook Page.  If you can get involved and make a difference in your community.
 
 

Community Elements - Glitter Pick - Community Engagement 28 June 2019

Brian's Good News 28 June 2019

Winning Moves UK who make Monopoly are to bring out a new Aberdeen edition with complete with locally themed tokens.  The game makers are looking for a NE family or individual to help launch it.  Applicants can use any media and method to enter.  The most inventive and creative entry will win and should state why the applicant loves The Granite City.  Organisers are hoping that the launch in August will spark a day of celebration. To enter email VIP@Gstarpr.co.uk
Vets at The Kirkton Veterinary Centre have commissioned a specially carved seat in memory of Allan Annat, the vet who set up the centre.  He was a much loved individual.  The seat reflects his love of animals, in particular salmon, a rabbit and spaniel.  The seat is much appreciated by the staff and pet owners who visit the centre.  
A German Shepherd Guide Dog who is being trained as a Guide Dog for the Blind has been named after broadcaster and musician Robbie Shepherd.  Funds are being raised for the guide dog by Craig Pike, his family and comedy group The Flying Pigs.  Robbie the dog met his namesake recently in Duthie Park.  
Fiona Fairley is an NHS Community Nurse whose post is funded by Charlie House.  Fiona supports children with complex life limiting conditions and their families.  She provides an essential link between the families, patients, Charlie House and Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. 
 

Fishermens Praise Evening

at The Fishermen's Mission Praise Evening at The Salvation Army Citadel.
 
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Message from John Watt - Superintendent Fraserburgh for Fishermen's Mission

at The Fishermen's Mission Praise Evening at The Salvation Army Citadel.
 
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