Aberdeen Links : Society and Culture

• Grampian Pre-Retirement Council

  Formed to assist people nearing retirement to plan and prepare for one of the greatest and most significant life changes. Lists courses and contact details.

  www.pasturesnew.org.uk

• Aberdeen Students Charities Campaign

  Information about Rag Week events, fundraising, and disbursements.

  www.ausa.org.uk/content/page.php?page_id=10

• Befriend A Child

  Small charity helping deprived children by providing a stable adult role model. Includes brief profile, staff directory, volunteer application, photo gallery, news and events, and newsletters.

  befriendachild.org.uk

• St Machar Parent Support Project

  Provision of information, advice, support and training to the parents of those children who attend the school or live within the catchment area.

  www.parentsupport.co.uk

• Aberdeen University Celtic Society

  One of the oldest societies at Aberdeen University (est. 1854). In Gaelic and English.

  www.abdn.ac.uk/~src085

• Aberdeen Foyer

  Local charity working with vulnerable young people; provides sheltered housing, education, training, employment opportunities and community health services in the city and the county. Volunteer opportunities, events, and contact details.

  www.aberdeenfoyer.com/

• Aberdeen Wedding Resources

  Resource for getting married. Contains related links including photographers, jewellers and car hire.

  aberdeen-weddings.netfirms.com

• Voluntary Service Aberdeen

  Charitable organisation catering for older people, those with disabilities, families and children in poverty. Information and contact addresses included.

  www.vsa.org.uk/

• Petroleum Women's Club of Scotland

  Club for partners of men who work in the oil industry.

  www.pwcos.com

• Newton Dee Community

  Home and meaningful work for adults with learning disabilities and other special needs; includes community history, news, working and volunteering and contact information.

  www.newtondee.co.uk/

• P.A.R. Dyce

  Group who aim to provide a service, helping and supporting the community; includes profile, list of services, galleries and contacts.

  www.pardyce.co.uk

• Age Concern Aberdeen

  Advice and counselling service for the elderly, their family and friends.

  www.ageadvice.org.uk/

• UKIP Aberdeen

  Weblog of UK Independence Party in Aberdeen.

  ukipaberdeen.wordpress.com/

• The Gordon Highlanders

  The official home pages of the Gordon Highlanders regiment 1794 - 1994.

  www.thegordonhighlanders.co.uk/index2.htm

• Grampian Bonsai Society

  Membership information, meetings, pictures of bonsai, suggestions of suitable tree species, growing and styling tips.

  www.bonsaigrampian.org.uk/

• Tigh-A'Chomainn Camphill

  Community for adults with learning disabilities and other special needs; includes community history, news, working and volunteering and contact information.

  www.camphillscotland.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=46

• Aberdeen Cyrenians

  Charity providing a range of services to meet the needs of homeless people. Includes background on homelessness, news, opportunities to support, and contact details

  www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org/

• Chrysanthemums in Aberdeen

  Addresses aspects of cultivation, exhibition, show results, and guest articles.

  www.chrysanthemums.info

• Aberdeen South Liberal Democrats

  News and information from Lib Dems in Aberdeen South.

  www.aberdeensouthlibdems.org.uk/

• Dog Action Working Group

  Information on dog rescue and re-homing. Includes details and photographs of animals currently looking for homes.

  www.thedawghouse.co.uk