Reminder: Still lots on for the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

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The Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival is an annual event which brings together communities through activities that promote and support good mental health and wellbeing.

With four days of activities still to go there are lots of face to face and online activities available across the north-east.

The majority of events are free to attend, with some limited number of places - to book and see full details visit the Festival's social media pages.

Thursday May 18 -

AuRora Choir - Come and have a ‘taster’ or just a ‘sit in’ session to see what we get up to! Rora Public Hall, Rora, Peterhead, 7pm to 9pm

Nature and Gardening - The Vinery, Duff House Gardens, Low Street, Banff, 11am to 2pm

Inverurie Wellbeing Open Afternoon- Open to residents of Inverurie and surrounding area, Various wellbeing groups and service providers from statutory partners and

third sector. An open day in Inverurie Town Hall for people to pop in and find out what’s on offer in the community for their wellbeing, 2pm to 5pm

Tai Chi for Arthritis Taster Session - Gentle exercise for people with Arthritis/MSK/MS/Parkinsons. Ellon Academy Community Campus Rms 4/5, 2pm to 3pm

Udny Health Walk - A five mile, approximately two hour, guided walk utilising the woodland paths and country lanes within Udny. Set off from The Medan Centre, 10am

Spring Health Watch - Inverurie Community Campus, Victoria Street, Inverurie, 9.30am to 1pm

Cruden Bay, Cliffs and a Castle Guided Walk - Enjoy the benefits to mind and body of a walk through the trees and along the cliffs, taking in the sea air and giving ourselves a moment or two to enjoy the stunning views.Meet Main Street car park, Cruden Bay, 4pm to 5pm

Spring Health Watch - Huntly, Linden Community Centre, Castle Street, Huntly, 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Spring Health Watch - Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh Community and Sports Centre, Maconochie Place, 9.30am to 1pm.

Spring Health Watch - Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, Fraserburgh, 2pm to 4pm.

Spring Health Watch - Banchory, Banchory Sports Village, Provost Webster Road, Banchory, 9.30am to 1pm.

Spring Health Watch - Banchory Banchory Library, Bridge Street, Banchory 2pm to 4pm.

Discovering WELL -Discover more about your wellbeing and WELL Aberdeenshire by exploring tools, resources and practical tips and techniques at our drop-in session. Maud Resource Centre, Deer Road, Maud,

Friday May 19 -

Dance Fitness Session - Dance fitness session (Zumba Gold/Clubbersize). Enjoy mocktails and fruit platter afterwards. The Ellon Royal British Legion, 70 Station Road, Ellon, 1pm to 3pm

Mindfulness Through Movement - Connecting the mind and body and opening up awareness for the present moment. St Drostans Epiccopal Church hall, Insch, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Healthy Eating and Cooking - The Vinery, Duff House Gardens, Low Street, Banff, 11am to 2pm.

Social Security Scotland Benefits Surgery - Advice and assistance on benefits Fraserburgh Library, 10am to 4pm.

Spring Health Watch - Peterhead Leisure and Community Centre, Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead, 9.30am to 1pm.

Spring Health Watch - Peterhead Library, 51 St Peter Street, Peterhead, 2pm to 4pm.

Spring Health Watch - Stonehaven Leisure Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, 9.30am to noon.

Spring Health Watch - Stonehaven Library, Evan Street, Stonehaven, 1pm to 4pm.

Discovering WELL - Discover more about your wellbeing and WELL Aberdeenshire by exploring tools, resources and practical tips and techniques at our drop in session.

People aged 16 to 65. Fraserburgh Library, King Edward Street, 11am to 2pm.

Discovering WELL - Aboyne, Men Shed, Cemetery Road,12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Friday Lunch - The sharing of food is a great leveller. Join us for lunch and a talk connected to wellbeing in Huntly. Everyone is welcome and no booking required, just

come along. Square Deal, 22 The Square, Huntly, 1am to 2pm.

Saturday May 20 -

Wellbeing@TheVinery -In partnership with Aberdeen Foyer we are hosting a taster event that will showcase the wide range of organisations/groups in the area that provide activities that support positive mental wellbeing. The Vinery, Duff House Gardens, Low Street, Banff, 11am to 2pm

Buchan Wellbeing Day - Join us for a fun, family-friendly day of free activities which support positive mental wellbeing. Try your hand at mandala stone painting, join a silent disco or do some yoga in the Arboretum. We have a scavenger hunt, BioBlitz and fun, active games for children. Mintlaw Men’s Shed official opening will be taking place and AuRora Choir will be singing in the Theatre. Free activities and refreshments, plus information stands to support your mental wellbeing.

Open to all, no booking required. Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, 11am to 3pm

Sunday May 21 -

Take a Walk Around Ellon - Take a walk around Ellon to discover something of its history – both natural and human history. Meet: Riverside Car Park opposite The New Inn 11am to 1.30pm

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