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Community Elements - Aberdeen City Council Ranger Service Summer Adventures

The new events leaflet is now available.  Access and download.
Booking is essential on many events.  Do so by EventBrite or contact the Countryside Rangers on 01224 326429 or email: countrysideranger@aberdeencity.gov.uk
 

Community Element - Cleanup Aberdeen Launch 2019

Cleanup Aberdeen is the brain child of Environment Manager Steven Shaw who works for Aberdeen City Council.  The Council yearly spends many millions of pounds in clearing up litter.  
The heart is to get residents of Aberdeen to take pride in the City and help the Council by picking up litter which would otherwise enter the environment.  Clean Up Aberdeen is a partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful.
The full information for this podcast is available.

Brian's Good News 22 March 2019

A dad - Stuart Walker who has terminal cancer had suffered having his car stolen and was facing having to cancel a much needed holiday to Perthshire with his wife and daughter.  This is until Jim Reid Vehicle Sales @jimreidvehicle based in Kintore stepped in to ensure that Stuart, his wife and daughter were able to go away after all.
A Northfield employer - The Byron Bakery has funded the purchase of a defibrillator after the death of one of their popular employees.  The St Nicholas Rotary Club funded the purchase of the secure box. The defibrillator (AED) will be sited at Northfield Community Centre.
A North East couple- George and Margaret Benns have celebrated 60 years of marriage.  They are more in love now than they were when they got married.  George still visits his wife Margaret daily as she is resident at Elder Lea Care Home. Their daughter is amazed by the complete devotion.
Police Scotland have donated a hydraulic press which had been recovered during a drugs raid in Torry. The press was due to be thrown away.  It has been donated to Culter and District Mens Shed.  It will have a positive impact on helping senior men's mental health.

Power Hour - Make Time, Make Space

Rob is not an expert in theology. He speaks from his Faith, experience and use of prayer to get to a point of peace and joy even when all else seems to be falling apart.
During the show, Rob drew on the following scriptures. These are listed in no particular order.
John 3:16
John 10:10
Proverbs 3:5-6
2 Corinthians 12:9
Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 15:13
Romans 15:33
John 4:14
Acts 40:10,12
 
 

Community Elements 15 March 2019

Brian's Good News
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Remembering the work of those who transport our goods and those who support them throughout the world.
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Steering Wheel Ministries

Brian's Good News 15 March 2019

A Scottish icon - Oor Wullie is behind a fund raising art project in North East Scotland. Pupils at Hillside Primary School  are taking part in Oor Wullie's Big Bucket trail to raise funds for charities such as such as The ARCHIE Foundation. The pupils will all be helping to decorate full size sculptures and will submit names for the sculptures  to be voted on by the public.
Orchard Brae School which supports children with additional support needs has been awarded a Green Flag by Eco Schools Scotland 18 months after opening.  In doing this, the school has truly earned its community and green credentials.  Now to keep up the great work.
A North East mum Lauren Gill who beat cancer as a child is raising funds for MacMillan Nurses - MacMillan Cancer Care in memory of her Nan who also suffered from cancer.  Macmillan were there for both Lauren and her family and her Nan.  They give so much support. Lauren will be running in the London Marathon to raise funds and has already raised £2100 by hosting a tea party.
Brian finished His Good News with an uplifting true Story.
Every week- Brian gives a scripture.  This week it is John 4:14

A Whacky Quiz with Kevin Deans

Those who can along to the NE CYC Reunion. recently were treated to a peek into life at the summer camps.
Kevin Deans presented a whacky well received quiz which included cgi bees, dogs, toads, butterflies and chimps.  

NECYC Camp Reunion Message - Mike Reid - Change

Mike Reid talks about the fact that the message remains the same even when the style of presentation changes

NECYC Reunion 2019 from 2018 camps

Victoria Gospel Hall was filled to the maximum with an excited group of youngsters, parents, guardians and summer camp staff last Saturday 2 March.  What follows is the highlights of the evening.
Great Singing
Great Message from Mike Reid about Change (A separate podcast can also be downloaded)
A Whacky Quiz with Kevin Deans (A separate podcast can also be downloaded.
One of the biggest highlights was The Summer Camp film.  Our recording could not do justice to the amazing footage. We have just a small section of this.
To find out when the camps are this year, visit the NECYC website.  Visit the website in the coming weeks and you'll be able to see the amazing video.

Hope Has Wings - Chapter 37 - Conflict Change And Challenge

https://www.maf-uk.org/ – MAF uses planes to transform the lives of the world’s most isolated people in need. You can also visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MAFUK/Hope Has Wings is written by by Stuart King- The Founder of MAF and read by Simon Williamson.