Aye Aye Club

30/01/2026

FLYER FRIDAY - ABERDEEN DROP IN’S 💫

Want to make new friends in a relaxed environment? Build confidence and learn new drama skills?

Come along to where we host workshops every Friday, 4.30 - 6.30pm 🎭

29/01/2026

Are you an artsy person with time on your hands?
Why not sharing your skills by volunteering at Inchgarth?

If interested, email us at volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com

29/01/2026

🏸 Badminton Taster Sessions at Get Active @ Jesmond!

Badminton Scotland are hosting free taster sessions at Get Active @ Jesmond for anyone aged 12+ with a disability.

📆 Date: 14th March
🕒 Session times:
• Learning Disability: 10:00am – 12:00pm
• Physical & Sensory Disability: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

👉 Spaces are free but limited – book your place here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rctDQ0

27/01/2026

‼️Opportunity: ENGAGE – Personal & Skills Development (for Under 25s)

Are you under 25 and living in Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire?
Join ENGAGE, our free 6-week course at shmuHQ, Woodside, focused on podcasting and creative media. Build confidence, learn new skills, work alongside likeminded individuals and open doors to further media opportunities.

📅Starts Tuesday 17 February, 1–3pm (for 6 weeks)
📍 shmuHQ, Woodside, Aberdeen

📩 Queries/Sign Ups: ulla.klaas@shmu.org.uk
📞 01224 515013 or 07591 941263

27/01/2026

Haven RPG brings together a group of like-minded individuals to play Dungeons and Dragons as well as other table top RPG games in a welcoming and inclusive space!

Our programme is open to anyone aged 16+ who is not in education, training or employment, and is neurodiverse and/or has additional support needs and/or a disability.

📍 Where? shmuHQ
🗓 When? Every Wednesday evening

✨ New players welcome – no experience needed, just imagination!

📞 Interested? Get in touch with Michelle:
📱 01224 515013
📧 michelle.trail@shmu.org.uk

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

Research Volunteers Needed - are you interested in taking part in a research study on accessibility (physical, auditory and visual) within NHS Grampian settings?

If you are interested in taking part please contact -
Nadya Mladenova: nadya.mladenova@abdn.ac.uk
Helen Clark: helen.clark@abdn.ac.uk
or phone 01224 437713 for more information.

22/01/2026

Our next training session for anyone wishing to run a support group for young siblings of disabled children, is taking place online on 25th March. Logistics, funding and activity ideas are all covered! To find out more go to https://www.sibs.org.uk/sibs-workshops-and-training/training-for-sibling-group-leaders

22/01/2026

💡 Strategy Spotlight💡

This week's blog looks at how we can using breathing as a playful way to self-regulate 🌬️

Using our breath in fun and imaginative ways can help us get out of fight/flight mode and into a more calm state. It is a really useful tool for helping neurodivergent people manage big feelings and helping them tune into their body signals 🧠

Our games need no equipment and can be used in almost any environment, making them the perfect tool for regulating when out and about ☺️

Take a read of our post:
https://www.sensationall.org.uk/breathing-games/

Go and try out some of the games we've included!

21/01/2026

This week at Aye Aye Club, we enjoyed a relaxed and fun-filled session. We kicked things off with an interactive quiz, before moving on to a variety of games — from Dobble to an unforgettable round of Hot Potato in the gym hall. Highlights included our fantastic volunteer Michael gradually “losing” the use of his limbs during the game (pictured lying on the gym hall floor, clutching the ball in the one remaining hand he was allowed to use!).

Superheroes don't always wear capes - some volunteer!

ACVO and Volunteer Aberdeen
Michael Enable
Izzy Enable

21/01/2026

✨ Visiting Spectra and looking for Accessibility Information?

ℹ️ Accessibility Information Desks will be available during festival hours only, offering friendly support while Spectra is live

🕠 5.30pm – 8.30pm each evening of Spectra at:

📍 Aberdeen Town House (Queen Street access)
📍 Aberdeen Trinity Centre (entrance closest to HMV on Union Street)

⏰ The desks won’t be open outside these times, so we encourage visitors to plan ahead 🗓️
When the desks are open, our team of Ninjas 🥷 are there to help you feel informed, supported and welcome

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