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ASV Energisers – 2025/2026

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 7th 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)

Parent Matter Events

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

 

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Dyce Girls FC Recruitment – 2014/2015

 

🏃‍♀️ Calling All Football Fans! ⚽

 

Do you have a daughter, family member, or know a girl in P6 or P7 (born in 2014 or 2015) who loves to play football? Dyce Girls FC’s U-12 development squad has recently moved up to the exciting 9-a-side format and is looking to welcome a couple of new players into the team.

This is a fantastic chance to join our supportive and growing squad and develop skills in a fun environment.

We train on a Tuesday evening in Dyce and play matches on a Sunday.
Coaches are SFA/SWF qualified, PVG checked and first aid trained.

If interested, please contact us at dycegirls2015@gmail.com or message us via our Facebook page – Dyce Girls FC to arrange a trial session. We look forward to hearing from you!

A world of adventures awaits – free bus travel for everyone aged 5-21

Free bus travel – let the adventures begin!

Is your child turning five? You can apply for their card with free bus travel up to two weeks before their fifth birthday. Whether it’s the school run, a trip to the park, or a weekend adventure, free bus travel makes it easier and more affordable to get around. Find out more at freebus.scot.

You can also find out more about free bus travel for people with disabilities on the Transport Scotland website.

Measles and Immunisation

Measles is on the increase, with a rapid rise in the number of cases seen in parts of England, and a confirmed case in Scotland. It is a serious illness, but the MMR vaccine is proven to safely offer high levels of protection. It is given in two doses; if you are not sure if your child has had both doses, you can contact your GP practice to confirm.

If your child has never had the MMR – or hasn’t had the complete course – you can contact our vaccination teams to arrange.

Aberdeen City – email: gram.immsservices@nhs.scot

Aberdeenshire & Moray – telephone: 01224 555333

Childhood vaccinations offer protection against many serious illnesses, and you are encouraged to ensure your child is up to date with all of them.

Further information on vaccinations can be found at: Vaccines – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

Further information on measles can be found at: Measles | NHS inform and MMR vaccine – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

 

Fiona Browning

Health Protection Nurse Specialist

NHS Grampian

Summerfield House

2 Eday Road

Aberdeen

AB15 6RE

 

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National Sleep Helpline

At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep.  Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues.  Sleep problems can leave people feeling isolated and lonely.

Our free helpline is run by trained sleep advisors, many of whom are specialists in working with SEND.  We can talk to young people directly, or parents (we can also talk to adults, including older people, about their sleep issues).

The helpline is open 5 times a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings 7-9pm, and Monday, Wednesday mornings 9-11am.

The number is 03303 530 541.

You can read more here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/

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