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In 2025, we want to bring you EVEN MORE exciting experiences under our Community Wellbeing Project, which allows us to provide wellbeing classes on a free or donation basis. ![]()
Cindy will be bringing a wonderful practice of Laughter Yoga to The Haven on Wednesday evenings. ![]()
Laughter Yoga is a fun and playful practice that combines spontaneous laughter, yoga breathing exercises, and a touch of meditation.![]()
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Book your space on our Eventbrite!![]()
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Find Your Voice @findyourvoicewithcindy
A wonderful time was had by all at our Past Times group in Laurencekirk on Tuesday. Reminiscing about the good old days. With thanks to Mearns Library for providing the Reminiscence Box of memorable items.
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Portlethen Sunshine Club. ![]()
Monday 20th January. ![]()
Porthlethen Academy 1.30 -3pm. ![]()
This week we will have a special guest teaching us about Needle Felting. ![]()
Only £3 donation. ![]()
All over 50’s welcome. ![]()
Call the office 01561 378130 to book your place.
Are you over 50? Would you like to join us to build skills in painting using water colours? Contact 01561 378130 for more information
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MCHLN BOOSTED BY £9,776 from Aberdeenshire Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (Round 4) ![]()
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Laurencekirk based older people’s charity Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network (MCHLN) has secured a grant totaling £9,776 from funding being made available by the Scottish Government and administered by the TSI Scotland Network on its behalf, with Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action acting in the capacity of lead partner for Aberdeenshire. ![]()
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The one-year grant is being used to fund MCHLN’s Work Therapeutically with Grief and Loss project which aims to identify and engage with older adults who may be experiencing the negative effects of grief because of bereavement, loss, or life changes. ![]()
The project will be delivered by a qualified counsellor as a series of workshops incorporating a variety of therapeutic activities. Its key aims are to support the mental health and wellbeing of older adults and provide attendees with the tools and techniques for coping with grief and navigating the grieving process – ultimately empowering participants to take steps towards healing and to adapt to life after loss.![]()
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Founded in 2002, MCHLN provides a range of services and activities designed to improve health and wellbeing, reduce the effects of isolation and loneliness, combat exclusions and isolations, ease the effects of financial hardship, and empower older people to live better for longer in their own homes. MCHLN has over 600 registered clients and engages with some 200 older people weekly across a 300² mile area via its network of volunteers.![]()
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John Duncanson, Funding & Development Officer at MCHLN said, “Older people can face loss on so many fronts…and for many it’s overwhelming. Thanks to this award we can provide a service to help support those struggling – ultimately that’ll mean improved health, wellbeing and happiness for vulnerable older people across Kincardine & Mearns – and, on behalf of MCHLN, I’d like to say a massive thanks to AVA for continuing to recognise the importance of what we do ”![]()
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