Press Releases
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24 September 2008
VSA's Easter Anguston Farm Trainees Awarded for Their Achievements
The service users at VSA's Easter Anguston Farm are preparing to welcome friends and family to the farm on Thursday 25th September to celebrate their annual presentation of certificates of achievement. The awards will represent the hard work the trainees have put in throughout the past year and will recognise their many achievements. The farm provides vocational training to people with learning difficulties as part of local charity VSA's Adult and Community Services. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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23 September 2008
Red Kite Day at VSA's Easter Anguston Farm
VSA's Easter Anguston Farm will be holding a Red Kite Day on Saturday 27th September from 10am to 4pm. Visitors of all ages are invited to come along to the farm to learn more about these magnificent birds and enjoy a great family day out! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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11 September 2008
Seeking Volunteers for VSA Carers' Information Point
VSA Carers' Services, in partnership with NHS Grampian, are opening a Carers' Information Point in the Concourse at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is an innovative approach to provide specific information and a signposting service to carers, particularly those who are about to have, or have just begun to take on, caring responsibilities. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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5 September 2008
New Date for VSA Tartan Pro-Am
Social Care charity VSA has arranged a new date for the VSA Tartan Pro-Am Golf Tournament and Fundraising Dinner, sponsored by BP, following its cancellation on 21st August due to bad weather. The Pro-Am will now take place on Thursday 2nd October at the same venue, Banchory Golf Club, and fingers are crossed that there will not be a repeat performance from the weather, which rendered the course unplayable with inches of rain flooding most of the greens. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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29 July 2008
VSA Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Local charity VSA still have some places for teams at their 2008 VSA Tartan Pro-Am Golf Tournament, which will take place on Thursday 21st August at Banchory Golf Club, with a fundraising dinner and prize giving at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on the same evening. Energy company BP is the principal sponsor of this prestigious tournament on the SPGA's Tartan Tour. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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22 July 2008
The Olympics Come to Aberdeen!
With the world poised to enjoy the Olympics in China, the young carers who take part in the VSA Young Carers' Projects in Aberdeen City and Shire have decided to run their own Mini Olympics in Aberdeen. The Mini Olympics event is being held at the Grammar School Sports Ground (Rubislaw), Queen's Road, on Wednesday 23rd July from 10am until 3pm. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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2 July 2008
VSA Linn Moor School Celebrates Centenary Year
The students at VSA Linn Moor School have an exciting day ahead of them on Friday 4th July when the school launches its centenary year celebrations to commemorate 100 years of caring for children. The launch will take the form of an end of term celebration where parents and invited guests will be joining students, teachers and care staff to mark the occasion This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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13 June 2008
Official Opening of new premises for VSA Young Carers' Project
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY You are invited to the official opening of new premises for the VSA Young Carers Project at 4pm today, Friday 13th June, at the 'Chill Out Zone', 38 Castle Street, Aberdeen. Cllr Kirsty West will perform the opening ceremony in the presence of some of the young carers who use the service, staff and funders. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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23 October 2007
VSA Christmas Cards 2007
Local charity VSA are taking orders for their new Christmas cards, which portray the two fantastic winning photos of a photography competition earlier in the year, which was organised in association with the Evening Express. This press release can be downloaded as: Microsoft Word |
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4 July 2007
VSA Charity Golf Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Local charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) are now taking bookings for the 2007 VSA Tartan Pro-Am Golf Tournament. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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26 June 2007
VSA Broomhill Park Coffee Morning
Tenants and staff at VSA â??s Broomhill Park are holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 30th June 2007, from 10am to 12 noon, in the VSA Broomhill Activity Centre, 197 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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22 June 2007
Scottish Executive Recognise Young Volunteers at Awards Ceremony
Young Volunteers in Aberdeen have been rewarded for their contribution to organisations and community projects in the city. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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19 June 2007
Welcome to VSA Woodgrove's Summer Fete
VSA Woodgrove are holding a summer fete on Saturday 23rd June 2007, from 1pm to 4pm, in the grounds of the home at 1 May Baird Avenue, off Ashgrove Road West. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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8 June 2007
Carers Celebrated During National Awareness Week
A national week recognising the valuable work carried out by unpaid carers will kick-off on Monday 11 June. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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6 June 2007
Now North East Charities can Tick All the Right Boxes
The Fundraising Standards Board is launching in Aberdeen on Thursday 7th June, in one of a series of regional launches around Scotland. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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4 June 2007
DNV's Winter Ball Proceeds Support VSA
Social care charity VSA were delighted to learn that they would receive the proceeds of a raffle to be held at DNV's Winter Ball. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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30 May 2007
Local Couple Run Edinburgh Marathon to Support VSA
Westhill husband and wife took on the weather as well as the Edinburgh Marathon last weekend to raise funds for local charity VSA. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 May 2007
Substantial Funds Still Available to Launch Young People's Projects in Aberdeen
People are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Big Lottery Young Peopleâ??s Fund for local initiatives aimed at helping children and young people. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 May 2007
VSA Easter Anguston Holland Study Trip
On Tuesday 29th May, a group of trainees from VSA's Easter Anguston Farm near Peterculter are taking off to Holland on an exciting three day study tour. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 May 2007
Playgroup Places Available in August
The VSA Aberdeen Children's Society Playgroup in the Maisie Munro Centre, 18 Richmondhill Place has some vacancies for the new session starting after the summer holidays. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 May 2007
VSA Photo Competition Winners Announced!
Local charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) are delighted to announce the two winners of their recent photographic competition, supported by the Evening Express This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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23 May 2007
VSA Day a Great Success!
Local social care charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) are celebrating the success of their first VSA Day which was held in the Duthie Park last Sunday (20th May). This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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22 May 2007
William takes SCAD Dive From 200 Feet to Raise Money for VSA
A trainee at VSA Easter Anguston Farm at Peterculter has raised sponsorship for VSA when he free fell from 200 feet last Sunday (20th May) This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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21 May 2007
Playgroup Fun with Sponsored 'Bubble Burst' for VSA Week!
The three and four year olds at the VSA Aberdeen Children's Society Playgroup will be jumping with joy as they tackle a sponsored 'bubble burst' to fundraise during VSA Week! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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1 May 2007
VSA's Easter Anguston Farm Open Weekend
VSA's Easter Anguston Farm will be holding its annual Open Weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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1 May 2007
Playgroup Open its Doors to Parents
The VSA Aberdeen Children's Society Playgroup is holding an Open Morning from 10am to 12 noon on Friday 11th May. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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1 May 2007
Join VSA's Cheif Executive for the Sensation of a Lifetime!
VSA's Chief Executive, Kenneth Simpson, will be the first person to 'drop himself in it' for VSA when he takes part in a sponsored SCAD Dive as part of VSA Day on Sunday 20th May at the Duthie Park. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 April 2007
Fashion Show Funds Support VSA's Counselling Service for Children
Following their recent highly successful fashion show, senior students at Robert Gordon's College have counted up the cash and are ready to make a fantastic donation of GBP4,000 to local social care charity VSA This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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17 April 2007
Debenhams Store Manager Runs for VSA
The Store Manager of the Debenhams in Aberdeen will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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13 April 2007
VSA to Benefit from Inca Trail Trek
Sandra Williams of Bucksburn is set to trek across Peru to raise money for social care charity VSAâ??s Young Carers Project. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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13 April 2007
First Restaurant Signs up to VSA's 'Purple Pudding' Campaign!
Popular Italian restaurant, La Lombarda, is the first restaurant to sign up to local social care charity VSA's 'Purple Pudding' campaign. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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2 April 2007
Early Delivery of Easter Eggs for Linn Moor
The children at VSA's Linn Moor School in Peterculter received a big surprise on Sunday 1st April when more than 100 motor bikes roared into the school parking area. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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26 March 2007
Sir Alex Ferguson Guest of Honor at Belated Burn's Supper to Support VSA
Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was special guest of honour at a fundraising event held in Somerset at the weekend. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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13 March 2007
Benefits Advice Available for Carers
Local Carers are invited to come along to the Benefits Advice Day for Carers at VSA's Carers Centre on Saturday 17th March, 10am to 4pm. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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21 February 2007
Befriending - I don't have time for that!
Aberdeen is such a busy place these days - what with the traffic, the shopping and the stress, itâ??s hard to find time for yourself! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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21 February 2007
Charity auction at party raises cash for VSA!
BP staff from the Clair, Miller and Decommissioning Teams have given local charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) a fantastic donation of GBP3,800, which was raised at their Christmas party last December. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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15 February 2007
VSA Carers Centre Promotes Male Carers' Day
Are you a young or adult male who looks after a relative, friend or neighbour who would not be able to manage without your support? This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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14 February 2007
VSA Young Carers Welcome Mumble the Penguin
Young Carers at the VSA Young Carers Centre are delighted to be welcoming Mumble the Penguin from the movie â¿¿Happy Feetâ¿¿ into their midst! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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2 February 2007
VSA Glenmhor to Celebrate 15th Anniversary
Staff and residents at VSA Glenmhor are delighted to be celebrating the homeâ??s 15th anniversary this year. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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2 February 2007
Edinburgh Marathon places up for grabs
Local charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) has five charity places available for the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday 27th May 2007. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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1 February 2007
Former Lord Provost Margaret Farquhar to Help Celebrate VSA Woodgrove 10th Anniversary
Former Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Margaret Farquhar, will be welcoming guests to VSA Woodgrove on Saturday 3rd February 2007, as she did in 1997 when she officially opened the Home. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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26 January 2007
VSA Woodgrove Celebrates 10th Anniversary
VSA Woodgrove will be holding a party on Saturday 3rd February 2007 from 2 â?? 4pm to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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26 January 2007
Search is on for perfect Christmas card photo!
With the support of the Evening Express, social care charity VSA are organising an exciting competition in a bid to find the perfect photograph for their Christmas cards for 2007. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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19 January 2007
Shell Supports local Community
VSA are delighted with the continued support that they received from oil company, Shell U.K Limited for their Christmas Appeal 2006. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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18 January 2007
VSA says big thank-you for Christmas Appeal support
VSA would like to thank all who supported its Christmas Appeals, helping to bring some festive cheer to children in low-income families and isolated older people in the community. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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15 January 2007
Male Carers invited to celebrate the Bard's Birthday
The VSA Aberdeen Carers Centre is holding a Burns Supper on Thursday 25th January especially for Male Carers in the community. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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15 January 2007
Transocean Channel More Funds into VSA's Christmas Appeal
Following an earlier donation of GBP 940 to social care charity VSA's Christmas Appeal, Transocean and their employees have come up trumps, following a raffle at their Christmas Dinner Dance, with a further donation of GBP 1,951 plus 2,000 US dollars. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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5 January 2007
VSA's Linn Moor School Supported by NY Marathon Runner
Local councillor Sandy Wallace successfully completed the New York Marathon on 5th November and raised more than Â?BP6,000 for a number of childrenâ??s charities, including VSAâ??s Linn Moor School in Peterculter. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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5 January 2007
Do you look after someone? Join the Fair Deal Campaign!
The VSA Aberdeen Carers Centre will be taking part in a major investigation on the financial penalty' paid by many carers throughout the UK This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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21 December 2006
Older People Prepare to Party
Older people living in accommodation provided by VSA's AgeCare Aberdeen will be putting on their party best on Monday 18th December to celebrate Christmas. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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21 December 2006
Christmas Fun for Young Adults with Additional Support Needs
A fantastic Christmas Party, courtesy of Fandangos at Aberdeen Beach, was enjoyed last Tuesday by young people with additional support needs. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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8 December 2006
VSA Christmas Cards Set the Scene
For those of you still to get round to writing your Christmas cards, there is still time left to purchase VSA's 2006 cards showing two eye-catching and picturesque views of Aberdeen. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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7 December 2006
Caring Cole Helps Less Fortunate Local Children
Little Cole Barnett is learning at an early age that it is good to give to Santa as well as to receive! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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7 December 2006
White Goods Wanted
VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) is appealing to people in the community to donate any kitchen equipment they are replacing for resale in the VSA Charity Shop in the Gallowgate. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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6 December 2006
VSA Carers Centre Promotes Carers' Rights Day and Christmas Fayre
VSA Carers Centre in Belmont Street, Aberdeen is taking part in Carers' Rights Day on Friday 8th December 2006 from 11am to 3pm. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 November 2006
Fiona Kennedy to Continue as VSA's Ball Chairman
Singer Fiona Kennedy has agreed to continue as Chairman of the Organising Committee of VSA's fundraising Ball for at least another year. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 November 2006
VSA Offers Charity Places for London and Edinburgh Marathons 2007
Aberdeen's largest social care charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) is looking for runners who would like a guaranteed charity place in next year's London Marathon or Edinburgh Marathon 2007. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 November 2006
New Website Launched by Local Charity VSA
VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) is launching its new publicity website this week. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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16 November 2006
VSA's Linn Moor Joins Fones4Schools Recycling Campaign
VSA's Linn Moor School has joined the Fones4Schools mobile phone recycling campaign to help raise money for new school equipment and facilities. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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3 November 2006
VSA's Emerald Rocket Ball a Great Success
VSA's Emerald Rocket Ball at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Friday 3rd November was a great success! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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30 October 2006
Early Boost to VSA's Christmas Appeal
Local social care charity VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) received a kick-start to its annual Christmas Appeal for children and older people with an early donation of GBP940 from Transocean Offshore (North Sea) Ltd. Employees at Transocean nominated VSA's Appeal to receive the proceeds of their fundraising activities throughout the past year. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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27 October 2006
A Jewel of a Prize for VSA's Emerald Rocket Ball
Jamieson and Carry Jewellery are generously donating a beautiful emerald, diamond and gold bracelet for a Special Raffle at VSA's Emerald Rocket Ball. Sponsored by BP, this annual event takes place at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Friday 3rd November 2006. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 October 2006
Making a Difference in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is to host a major volunteering conference in the lead up to Make a Difference Day 2006. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 October 2006
Fancy a Flutter at the Races?
Then come along to a fundraising Race night being held by VSA's Broomhill Park Housing with Care and Support Unit at 7.30pm on Friday 10th November 2006 at the RUA Club in Bon Accord Square. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 October 2006
1st Anniversary Celebrations at new Broomhill Activity Centre
Members of the Broomhill Activity Centre, run by VSA's AgeCare Aberdeen, are having a bit of a do' on Thursday 26th October from 2-4pm to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the opening of their state of the art, purpose built premises in Broomhill Road. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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17 October 2006
Foot-tapping Scottish Concert to raise funds
The Culter Village Hall will be hosting a rousing Scottish Musical Concert on Friday 27th October at 7.45pm in aid of VSA's Easter Anguston Farm, which is situated just a mile outside Peterculter. Tickets cost GBP7.50 each and can be obtained from Easter Anguston, tel 01224 733627. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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11 September 2006
A Taste of Things to Come at Central Activity Centre
Central Activity Centre for over 55s, run by VSA AgeCare Aberdeen, will be holding a taster afternoon on Friday 15th September 2006, from 2pm to 3.30pm, at St Mark's Church Hall in Rosemount Viaduct. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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11 September 2006
A Taste of Things to Come at Central Activity Centre
Fed up watching the same old afternoon movie repeats? Bored of your own company? Then Central Activity Centre for over 55s may be just what you are looking for! This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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11 September 2006
Fergie Tractors Hard At Work at Easter Anguston Farm
VSA's Easter Anguston Farm is hosting an Open Day on Sunday 17th September to showcase Ferguson Tractors hard at work on the Farm. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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1 September 2006
Helping Communities Help Themselves
For the past 40 years, ever since North Sea oil and gas exploration became more than just a twinkle in a geologist's eye, Shell has been helping to make a difference in Scottish communities. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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1 September 2006
Fergie Tractor Day at VSA Easter Anguston Farm, Peterculter
Fergie Tractor Day at VSA Easter Anguston Farm, Peterculter on Sunday 17th September, 10am to 4pm, organised by VSA Easter Anguston Farm in conjunction with Friends of Ferguson Heritage. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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31 August 2006
Exhibition Honour for Glenmhor Artists
Two residents at a VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) care home have produced a series of pictures which are being exhibited at Aberdeen Arts Centre. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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24 August 2006
Broomhill Activity Centre Hits 3 year Membership Target in only 9 Months!
The new Broomhill Activity Centre, which opened in October 2005, has surpassed all expectations by reaching its target membership figure of 400 in only nine months of operation. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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18 August 2006
Renowned Speaker Booked for VSA Dinner
Renowned after dinner speaker Professor David Purdie has been lined up as the guest speaker at VSA's fundraising dinner, sponsored by BP, at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Thursday 31st August. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 July 2006
Richmondhill House Race Night
VSA's Richmondhill House is holding a Race Night on Friday 4 August 2006 in the Nigg Bay Golf Club, St. Fitticks Road, Torry, Aberdeen. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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27 July 2006
Shell Students Raise Cash for Local Children
Students based at Shell in Aberdeen have raised GBP2,469 for local charity, VSA's Children and Family Services. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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19 July 2006
Fun for the Family at Westerton Crescent
Staff and client users of VSA's St Aubin's Project are holding a Fun Day for all the family on Saturday 5th August 2006 in the car park at 17 Westerton Crescent, Northfield. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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17 July 2006
Fun for the Family at Westerton Crescent
Staff and client users of VSA's St Aubin's Project are holding a Fun Day for all the family on Saturday 5th August 2006 in the car park at 17 Westerton Crescent, Northfield. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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7 July 2006
Special Award for Aberdeen's Longest Serving Volunteer
Aberdeen Volunteer Co-ordinators' Forum has presented a longest serving volunteer award to Mrs Gladys Thompson for almost 45 years volunteering. In that time it is estimated that Mrs Thompson has contributed over 65,000 hours volunteering. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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28 June 2006
Magical Fun to end Playgroup Term
The Playgroup run by VSA's Aberdeen Children's Society will be ending its summer term with a magical party. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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16 June 2006
Total Holds Midsummer Carnival to Support Local Children
Energy company, Total E&P UK PLC, are treating employees and their families to a family fun day the 'Midsummer Carnival' with fundraising at the event to benefit local children's charity, VSA's Aberdeen Children's Society. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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13 June 2006
Elvis Brings Volunteers Week to a Close in Aberdeen!
Elvis has brought Volunteers Week in Aberdeen to a resounding close at the Aberdeen Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum 'Showtime in Vegas' event which was held at the University Students Union. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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8 June 2006
Linn Moor Staff Take On 3 Peaks Challenge
Six staff members from VSA's Linn Moor School, joined by a friend who works at BP, are taking on the huge challenge of climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in less than 24 hours. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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7 June 2006
VSA Volunteers Celebrate!
To celebrate the huge contribution made by local volunteers over the past year, VSA (formerly Voluntary Service Aberdeen) is organising a Volunteers' Social Evening for the hundreds of old and new generation volunteers who help run many of the vital services provided by the charity. This press release can be downloaded as: Acrobat PDF |
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