BOOK GROUP
For further info, please contact Anne Simpson at annetsimpson@mac.com.
BRIDGE & BOARD GAMES
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. For further info, please contact Ethel Taylor on 01224 732476.
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.
HOLIDAY BREAKS
Holidays enjoyed in the past lnclude the Eden Project in Cornwall, Chester, Oxford, Skipton and Jersey.
More recently,holidays have been arranged in conjunction with the Total Pensioners Group eg Oban in 2023 and Durham in 2024.
For further info.,please contact Lizzie Thomas on 01224 869413.
LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
A series of talks covering areas of interest in Aberdeen City and the local environment.
For further info.,please contact Margaret Forbes on 01224 868843.
OUTINGS
Occasional outings are arranged 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.
TRANSPORT FOR OUTINGS – Bus use is encouraged, car sharing is arranged where appropriate (a donation towards petrol is given to the driver).
For further info, please contact Eleanor Brennan on 07903 158512 or Norah Wilson on 01224 897823.
RAMBLES
Usually 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.
For further info.,please contact Lindsay Kilvington on 01224 867103.
SOCIAL EVENTS
We organise occasional daytime and evening events which, as well as being enjoyable in themselves, are generally for the purpose of raising money for whichever charity we are currently supporting.
For further info, please contact Eleanor Brennan on 07903 158512 or Norah Wilson on 01224 897823.
THEATRE TRIPS
Matinee performances of interesting theatre productions at HMT are organised taking advantage of the group discount rate.
For further info.,please contact Eleanore Olley on 01224 868899.
OTHER AD HOC ACTIVITIES
The Committee 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.
All enquiries about an event should be made directly to the contact person for that activity.