Learning English in Aberdeen

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Join us for 150+ events across Scotland, which are open to everyone.

All events are free or ticketed on a sliding scale, with free entry options for refugees and asylum seekers.

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This week at GREC's Language Café!

We are delighted to welcome the National Trust for Scotland as our guest speaker, who will be speaking about Scotland's cultural heritage and natural beauty.

🗓 Thursday June 11
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AA

Join us to improve your English, find out about local services, meet new people, and build new friendships. Everyone is welcome!

National Trust for Scotland

This week at GREC's Language Cafe.

We will celebrate the value of volunteering and recognise the outstanding contributions of our dedicated volunteers.

🗓 Thursday June 4
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre , 33 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AA

Come along to practise your English, learn about local services, meet new people, and make friends. Everyone is welcome!
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AA

This week at our Language Cafe!

We will talk about blood donation. ❣️

Did you know Scotland currently has a shortage of blood donors, with less than 2% of people donating?

🗓 Thursday 28th
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AA

As always, we’ll chat, connect, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Plus, we’ll be listening to the wonderful storyteller Pauline Cordiner.

This week at 's Language Café!

Join us to hear about community support in the city, and especially the work that the Tillydrone community flat does for people of Aberdeen.

🎤 Guest speakers: Tilly Community Flat
📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre

Practice your English, meet new people, and enjoy great conversation about the supports available to you!

This week at GREC's Language Cafe!
Come and discover the beautiful parks of Aberdeen and all the ways you can enjoy them! 🌳
Learn about local activities, volunteering opportunities, sports groups, community events, and much more.

🎤 Guest speakers: Friends of Duthie Park
📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre

Everyone is welcome!

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This week at GREC’s Language Café! ☕🌍

We’re delighted to welcome Bethany Christian Trust, who will be sharing information about their support and services in Aberdeen.

📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre

It’s also Scotland’s Parliament election day, so lovely Pauline Cordiner, A Scottish Storyteller, will be joining us with stories and activities all about voting 🗳️
Come along for conversation, community, and connection. Everyone is welcome!

This week at GREC’s Language Café ☕

We’ll be talking about primary care in Aberdeen and how you can get the help you need.
Come along to practise your English, learn about local services, meet new people, and make friends. Everyone is welcome!

🎤 Guest speakers: Primary Care Link
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre

NHS Grampian Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership

Happy Earth Day 🌍 Home to us all.