Aberdeenshire Third Sector Week

Wednesday 18/11

Aberdeenshire Third Sector Week: Mental Health, Health & Wellbeing and Men’s Sheds

Good health is about the mind as well as the body - feeling physically fit, and feeling good about ourselves, means that we can go and achieve more of the things we want to do in life.  Today we hear from various Mental Health and Wellbeing service providers and how they have assisted those in the community, particularly during the pandemic. 

You can also view the third of our five Grow Your Group presentations: Evidencing Need.

For today’s full programme including films from Stonehaven, Inverurie and Aberchirder Men’s Sheds and how they support vulnerable or lonely men within their communities,

Mental Health

Pillar Kincardine

Pillar Kincardine is a small voluntary organisation based in Stonehaven, Scotland, supporting people in and around Kincardine and the Mearns who are coping with serious emotional, social or mental health difficulties. Due to COVID19 their service has had to adapt and is a little different from the time this film was made but they continue to provide essential support at a time their service is #nevermoreneeded

https://youtu.be/iwpbfkPVbmE

Buchan Community Farm

Countrymen UK - Getting back to being you

A great video by CountrymenUK which really explains the service and the difference it makes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXIWUasY_mU&feature=youtu.be

SSAFA

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association has provided support for our Armed Forces since 1885: one of their local volunteers, Duncan Leece, explains what they do and how they work in partnership with public agencies.

https://youtu.be/ft3ySBRLL1M

 

Men’s Sheds

Stonehaven and District

This presentation gives a detailed account of the journey of Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed, how they are dealing with the pandemic and the socio-economic value of Men’s Sheds.

https://youtu.be/gVaQaNxtr2w

When the hard work and tenacity pays off.

https://thebellman.co.uk/2020/11/10/age-scotland-presents-stonehaven-and-district-mens-shed-with-member-group-of-the-year-national-award/

Aberchirder

The Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire introduces Banffshire’s Response to Covid19. Here the Lord Lieutenant brings us Aberchirder Men’s Shed.

https://youtu.be/Eu-I4usSknY

Inverurie & District

Another great Men’s Shed story

https://youtu.be/k69jhPC5zcY

 

Health and Wellbeing

Garioch Community Kitchen

Garioch Community Kitchen promotes and raises awareness of healthy eating messages through practical hands-on cookery sessions.

https://youtu.be/4btXzVnZln8

CLAN

CLAN support anyone affected by cancer

Visit www.clanhouse.org for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4ZzIv2nYPznBm5nzk2k9ZJJX_15aLya

 

COVID Response Stories   

Keith

The Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire introduces Banffshire’s Response to Covid19. Here the Lord Lieutenant brings us our neighbours in Moray, Keith COVID19 Group

https://youtu.be/vrvsFg0tmO8

Tarves

Care in Tarves Community initiated by Tarves Kirk liaising with Tarves School have been helping the local community through this difficult time.

https://youtu.be/CYaNlyhwzcI

Afternoon Tea

The Bellman is a local online newspaper which recently earned charitable status. They bring us local stories including this one telling of a great initiative in Kincardine and Mearns inspired by the work of Banffshire Partnership Ltd in the North of Aberdeenshire.

https://thebellman.co.uk/2020/09/01/afternoon-tea-treat/

 

Grow Your Group Evidencing Need

The Third of Five short presentations developed to help TSOs to prepare a strong case for support and make better funding applications.

https://youtu.be/siOHRwbJ5sU