BRIDGE & SCRABBLE PHOTOS

Weekly on Tuesday at Cults Kirk Centre in Scolty and Morven from 10.00 – 12.00. All levels welcome. Other games may be introduced on request.  For further info.,please contact Lizzie Thomas on 01224 869413.

 DISCOVERY AWARD

The Discovery Award is similar to the Duke of Edinburgh Award for young people but is aimed at those over 50 years of age.

There are 3 levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold, and each level has 4 sections:
Service in the Community, Hobby or Interest, Recreational Pursuit and  Discovery Challenge.

The Cults O50 got under way in February 2014. The group meets occasionally to share ideas and get advice from their Gold Award leader but essentially each person works out a personal programme for their chosen leisure activities. Several years later members of the group are still full of enthusiasm. Bronze and Silver awards have been achieved and in September 2017, 3 members were presented with their Gold Award Certificates.

Bronze Discovery Award

The photo shows 2 members of the group being presented with their Discovery Award

HOLIDAY BREAKS/ OUTINGS

Lovat Lodge, now sadly closed, was a popular destination but holidays further afield have also been enjoyed in the past to eg the Eden Project in Cornwall, Chester, Oxford, Skipton and Jersey.

More recently,holidays have been arranged in conjunction with the Total Pensioners Group eg Carlisle in 2022 and Oban in 2023.

Separate outings are arranged usually on a monthly basis to places of interest. Recent outings have included Castleton Farm, The Oil Industry Chapel and Trinity Hall. Lunches and Afternoon Teas are very popular and we have enjoyed several lunches at NESCOL Gate 63 Restaurant and in May,.hosted our own Afternoon Tea party in honour of the King’s Coronation.

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LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

A series of walks/ talks covering areas of interest in Aberdeen City and the local environment.

RAMBLES with photos

On the first Friday of the month, the Rambling Group embark on a 5 mile maximum, flat walk, to enjoy our wonderful surroundings. It usually ends with a stop for a hot drink and a fine piece at a local cafe.

Meet at 9.45 am. Prompt 10.00 am start. (car sharing)

Appropriate foot wear and clothing essential.

SOCIAL EVENTS with photos

Although these have been curtailed over recent years due to Covid, we organise occasional daytime and evening events which , as well as being enjoyable in themselves , are generally for the purpose of raising money from ticket sales, raffles etc for whichever charity we are currently supporting.

THEATRE TRIPS

Matinee performances of interesting theatre productions at HMT are organised taking advantage of the group discount rate.

OTHER Ad Hoc ACTIVITIES

These have recently included taster Crocquet sessions, an Indoor Bowling Session and gentle social dancing. The events organisers are happy to try, if possible, to arrange any activities which members express an interest in.


Members are encouraged to look at the sign-up sheets and posters on the O50 table and Notice Board.

All enquiries about an event should be made directly to the contact person for that activity.