Hobbies and Social
CULTS ART CLUB, CULTS COMMUNITY CENTRE
This is a self-help group for adults held in Cults Community Centre on Weds. nights from 19:30-21:30 during term-time.
Contact: Gordon Crooks, Mob: 07784 838341
FRIENDSHIP IN ART, DEESIDE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Fortnightly - Fri., 10:00-12:00
Contact: Tel: 739180
GRAMPIAN WOODTURNERS, ST DEVENICK'S CHURCH HALL
Meetings consist of member participation, demonstrations etc. New members are most welcome.
Meet last Sunday in the month, 14:00.
Easter to October demos and displays at Crathes Castle, 1st & 3rd weekends, Sat./Sun., 10:00-16:00.
Contact: Ian Crisp, Mob: 07860 160626, Email: gwturner99@gmail.com.
Facebook: @grampianwoodturners
ABERDEEN CANINE TRAINING SOCIETY, Hillview Community Church
Weds., 19:00-21:00
Contact Tel: 01467 643101, Email: acts.training@gmail.com
ABERDEEN GAELIC CLUB
Brings together Gaelic speakers & individuals interested in Gaelic language & culture. The Club organises Gaelic language evening classes, day courses & other social activities including a monthly coffee afternoon & children’s club on the last Sat. of each month (except July & December) in the Boys Brigade Hall, Crimon Place, Aberdeen, 14:30-16:00, to which all are welcome.
Email: clubgaidhlig@gmail.com for more information.
GERMAN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Courses for beginners & more advanced, depending on numbers & interest. Personal tuition also available
Contact: Erik Stien, Tel: 734149, Mob: 07774 896421
Email: erik@estien.co.uk
ABERDEEN ITALIAN CIRCLE, RUBISLAW CHURCH CENTRE
Talks and other events (usually in English) from Sep. to May at an Aberdeen location or online using Zoom
Email: aberdeenitaliancircle@gmail.com
https://aberdeenitaliancircle.org/
Facebook: @AberdeenItalianCircle
YouTube Channel: Aberdeen Italian Circle
ITALIAN CLASSES FOR ADULTS BIELDSIDE
From Beginners to Advanced
Contact: Enrica, Mob: 07786 827714, Email: encoit@talktalk.net
www.italianlanguageaberdeen.co.uk
LEARN SPANISH
Private classes given to individuals & small groups by a native Spanish speaker.
Contact: Carmenza Inglis, Mob: 07557 194415
Email: hola_aberdeen@hotmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Meet up with others who are keen on photography for chat, inspiration, trips and exhibitions.
Contact: James, Mob: 07743 737095, Email: jamesferguson1976@gmail.com.
VISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, RUTHRIESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, ONLINE
Thurs., 19:00-21:00
Relaxed, informal club welcomes all levels of photographic experience.
Email: visionsaberdeen@gmail.com
www.visionsphotographyclub.com
BIBLE STUDY, HCC
Tues. 09:30 for coffee, Class 09:45-11:15 in term-time
Open to all women & children aged 0-5.
Contact: AberdeenBSF@gmail.com
RIVER DEE DAMSELS
Fly fishing for ladies of all ages on the River Dee.
Regular days out & Come & Try days. Beginners very welcome.
Contact: Tara Spiers, Email: riverdeedamsels@gmail.com.
CONCORDIA STRING ORCHESTRA, HILLVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
A friendly group of amateur string players. New members are always very welcome.
Contact: Fiona Michie, Tel: 868518.
CULTER PIPE BAND, PETERCULTER PARISH CHURCH
All ages & experience levels welcome
Meet Mon. & Weds. 19:00–21:00.
Email: pipebandculter@gmail.com.
FOLK EVENING, CULTS KIRK CENTRE
Monthly on the 2nd Fri., 19:30-22:00.
Both musicians & listeners most welcome. Bring your own drinks.
Contact Chris & Steve Williams, Tel. 861981.
GRANITE CITY PIPES & DRUMS, CULTS ACADEMY
All experience levels & ages are welcome.
Mon. 19:00-21:00, Cults Academy dining hall
Contact: Heather Dallas, Mob: 07794 786546, Email: info@granitecitypipesanddrums.com.
SCOTCH BROTH, ST PETER'S HERITAGE HALL
Traditional music group. All instruments welcome.
Every Sun., 19:00-21:00.
Contact: Christine Miller, Tel: 730091.
ABERDEEN TOASTMASTERS, NORTHERN ARTS CLUB
1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 18:45-21:00
Email: tmaberdeen@gmail.com
www.aberdeentoastmasters.org.uk
Facebook: @AberdeenToastmasters
ABERDEEN BRIDGE CLUB
14 Rubislaw Terrace, Mon.-Thurs., 19:00-22:00.
Classes available for beginners and improvers.
Contact: Tel: 644773.
CULTER BRIDGE CLUB, PETERCULTER VILLAGE HALL
Fri., 13:00–4:00, Sept.-April
Contact: Marie McFarlane, Tel: 868403, Email: mariemcfarlane@talktalk.net
CULTS BRIDGE CLUB, Cults Bowling Club
Mon., 13:00-16:00, October to March.
Contact: Carol McGregor (Secretary), Mob: 07834 801637, Email: carol@mcgregors.org.uk
WOODEND BRIDGE CLUB, Woodend Bowling Club
Mon. evenings & Fri. afternoons mid Sept. to mid April.
Ample parking. All welcome.
Contact: Chris Blunt, Tel: 317298.
CULTS LUNCH CLUB, CULTS KIRK CENTRE
Mon. 12:00-14:00 (except July) New members most welcome
Contact: Jacky Hatchwell, Tel: 861736
THE MIXING BOWL, ST DEVENICK'S CHURCH HALL
Community-led food interest group designed to bring together anyone interested in good food. Meets monthly.
Contact: Rachel Gambro, Mob: 07964 698789
ABERDEEN WINE & FOOD SOCIETY
Meets monthly in restaurants in & around Aberdeen
Contact: Inma Jimenez Lopez, Mob: 07552 552286
CULTS LIBRARY
Currently only open Mon. & Tues. Normally open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Wed. 13:00-19:00 & Sat. 10:00-13:00. Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray, Audiobooks Free Wi-fi & PC access with print /scanning /photocopying facilities. Bookbug sessions every 4th Mon. at 14:00 for preschool children.
ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY, FOUNTAINHALL AT THE CROSS
New members warmly welcomed.
Rehearsals Mon. 19:30.
ABERDEEN CHORUS - SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL
Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, AB15 6LN.
Mon., 19:00-22:00. Come and sing with us in harmony. Open to girls/ladies over 14.
www.aberdeenchorus.scot
ABERDEEN ORPHEUS CHOIR, MANNOFIELD CHURCH
Weds., 19:15-21:20.
Contact: Jane Murray, Mob: 07967 926758.
ALBACAPPELLA, GARLOGIE HALL
Ladies singing group
Weds., 19:30-21:45
Facebook: @albacappellachorus
MUSIC TO REMEMBER, CULTS KIRK CENTRE
Singing for people with dementia, their families, carers & friends, followed by refreshments.
2nd Tues. of the month, 14:00-16:00.
Contact the Church office, Tel: 869028.
NORTHERN LIGHTS SINGERS, CRAIGIEBUCKLER CHURCH HALL
Four-part choir. New members very welcome.
Weds., 19:30-21:00.
Contact: Lesley, Tel: 315079.
ROCK CHOIR, HILLVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Thurs., 20:00-21:30
THE ONE VOICE SINGERS, FOUNTAINHALL AT THE CROSS
Small, friendly choir. New members welcome. No audition required.
Tues., 19:30-21:30.
Contact: Tel: 325191, Email: inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com.
Facebook: @inchgarthcc
Full program of what's on:
https://www.inchgarth.co.uk/uploads/7/7/1/0/77101927/inchgarth_community_centre_feb_2024.pdf
Wide range of groups providing activities for all ages. The hall is also available to hire for private events.
To find out what’s on at the hall, to book the hall for an event or to book a recurring slot for a group,
please visit our website www.milltimbercommunityhall.com or email bookings@milltimbercommunityhall.com
THE HUB CAFE, CULTS KIRK CENTRE
Tues., Weds. & Thurs., 10:00-14:00
To volunteer as a helper, contact the Church office, Tel: 869028.
MILLTIMBER GARDEN CLUB, MILLTIMBER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HALL
1st Wednesday of the month at 14:00.
Contact: Jacky Hatchwell, Tel: 861736
CULTS O50 CLUB, CULTS KIRK CENTRE
Open to anyone over 50, not only Cults residents.
Meets every Weds., 13:00-15:00 for speakers, entertainment, & refreshments.
Bridge & games, walks, local history group, croquet, garden visits, the list is endless! New groups can be set up to meet members' interests. Contact Janette Glass, Mob: 07801 938883 or Margaret Wood, Tel: 310685.
www.cultsparishchurch.co.uk/o50
MILLTIMBER O50 CLUB, MCAH
Meets monthly in the winter on Weds. at 14:00 for talks. Other social events include walks, cycle rides, theatre visits, outings, garden visits, lunch outings & city breaks. Annual favourites are BBQ, games night & a Christmas Party. Open to anyone over 50. New members are welcome.
Contact: Brian Conn, Tel: 733073 or Marilyn Stronach, Tel: 732445
CULTER AND DISTRICT MEN’S SHED
Shed in The Bush, off Malcolm Rd, Peterculter
Meetings Mon. 13:00-16:00, Weds. 10:00-13:00, other times by arrangement.
Membership is free.
www.culterdistrictmensshed.org.uk
FLY CUP, HILLVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Free fly cup for everyone to stay or go. Loos, chat, tea, coffee, relax & read the papers.
Contact: Tel: 868096, Email: info@hillview.cc.
GRANITE CITY LADIES' PROBUS CLUB, CURL ABERDEEN
New members welcome.
2nd Weds. of the month, Sept.-June, 10:00-12:00.
Contact: Elaine Anderson, Tel: 868836.
PETROLEUM WOMEN’S CLUB, NORWOOD HALL
International friendship club for women.
Meetings with speaker, 1st Thurs. of the month. Coffee mornings, 3rd Thurs. of the month.
Other activities include ten-pin bowling, walks, bridge, dinner club, mah-jong & a book group.
Contact: Susan Paton, Tel: 316622 or Bilge Kece, Tel: 733852.
Email: pwc4news@yahoo.co.uk
ROTARY ABERDEEN DEESIDE, DEESIDE GOLF CLUB
Weds. 18:15 for 18:45. Zoom on request..
Contact: Ewen Hatchwell, Tel: 861736, Email: secretary@deeside.rotary1010.org.
www.aberdeendeesiderotary.org.uk
SALTIRE SOCIETY, FOUNTAINHALL CHURCH CENTRE
Promotes all things Scottish. Meets monthly on Tues.
Contact: D J Robertson, Tel: 484061.
CULTS AND DISTRICT SCOTTISH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, WRI HALL
Varied programme including meals, entertainment and talks. New members most welcome.
1st Thurs. of the month, 19:30-21:30, (not July or Aug.)
Contact: Shona McKay, Tel: 740175
ABERDEEN PHILATELIC SOCIETY, RCC
Meets fortnightly on Thurs. 19:30-21:30
Contact: Chris Jefferies, Tel: 705676