Health & Wellbeing Team Lead @ Aberdeen FC Community Trust. Married to Jim, kids - Laura & Dean, Grandsons Finn & Marley, Grand-Daughter Ellie-Maria ❤️
🫵 Last chance to sign-up!
Yesterday we launched the 'Big Red 50 Day 5k Challenge' from Pittodrie but don't worry if you missed out... we have extended sign-ups until midnight TONIGHT!
So, if you want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing whilst supporting local charities, now is your chance.
🏃 Start your journey🔗 https://t.co/dtU1l0QNFf
🔥 3 WEEKS TO GO!
We are now only 3 weeks to go until the AFCCT 'Big Red 50 Day 5k Challenge' starts and what a fantastic opportunity it is to use as training for an event like the annual Kiltwalk.
The challenge takes place over 50 days (11th May - 29th June) and encourages you to participate in 5k of exercise a day whilst raising vital funds for AFCCT and another charity of your choice.
We have over 100 sign-ups so far and we look forward to welcoming more of you to the Big Red Challenge community ♥
Find out more about the Big Red Challenge here 👉 https://t.co/6FBtpyd7Su
Or drop us a message 📩 [email protected]
🫂 The Dons Kinship Coffee morning returns on Tuesday morning (14/04) at Pittodrie.
Open to all informal and formal Kinship Carers, the session is free to attend and has a guest speaker that can offer advice!
Come along and join us 😃
🔥 Join the Big Red 50 Day 5k Challenge!
We're thrilled with the amazing response since launching just over a week ago!
Starting May 11th, we invite you to walk, swim, run or cycle 5k daily for 50 days whilst raising funds for AFCCT and a charity of your choice.
Ready to take on a challenge? Sign up now 👉 https://t.co/6FBtpycA2W
📣 Why should you join the Matchday team?
This opportunity allows you to be in amongst matchdays at Aberdeen Football Club whilst playing your part in supporting AFCCT!
Not only is this a fantastic role to add to your CV or volunteering experience but you also receive a complimentary ticket to attend the match and a refreshment voucher 🎟
To attend our recruitment session on Tuesday 3rd February, email us below!
📩 [email protected]
Greenwell | Kore Solutions
🆕 February Mid-Term Coaching!
Join AFCCT at Aberdeen Sports Village and @gariochsports for the February Mid-Term coaching. The camps will take place across 3 days and will be fun-filled with drills, matches and games!
Get your space now 👉 https://t.co/sejSCVQT9I
🔴 AFC Community Trust Day returns on Saturday 21st February for @AberdeenFC v Dundee!
We are excited to return for another AFC Community Trust Day to celebrate and showcase the work of the Trust that takes place in the community all year round.
Take a look at the highlights from last year and stay tuned for updates 📸
Read more here 🔗 https://t.co/TGGnEhwRBY
🚐 The @CFINEAberdeen x Heavenly Dancers food drive returns!
Join us at Pittodrie this Saturday (15th) to help CFINE collect donations for their emergency food provision.
This is the fourth annual Heavenly Dancers food drive with volunteers from CFINE and AFCCT on-hand to collect donations.
🗓️Saturday 15th November
⏰10:00am-1:00pm
📍Richard Donald Stand Concourse, Pittodrie
The types of donations that will be accepted;
- Tins- meats, meals, fruits, and soups
- Jars- pasta and cooking sauces
- Pasta, rice, and UHT milk
- Toiletries- shampoo, shower gel, soap, and deodorant
See you on Saturday 👋
🎟 AFCCT 50/50 Draw!
The AFCCT 50/50 draw has had a fantastic start with over 10 winners claiming their cash prizes so far this season.
Sold from the AFCCT Community Zone - tickets are available on matchdays and you will have the chance of winning a cash prize, all whilst supporting the fantastic work of AFCCT.
Drop in by and see us at the Hearts match on Sunday 23rd November from 12 noon - tickets are just £2!
Thank you to both our main sponsor @GreenwellEquip, and to @kore_solutions for their help on this great matchday project 👏
🔴 AFCCT are excited to announce that the 50/50 Matchday Draw returns to Pittodrie this Sunday at Aberdeen FC v Falkirk FC.
Tickets cost £2 and can be purchased from the AFCCT Community Zone located at the RDS concourse prior to kick-off on matchdays.
50% of the cash pot is up for grabs across two winners of 30% and 20% - the other 50% goes back into AFCCT to continue their work in the community across the North-East.
Find out more ahead of the game on Sunday 👉 https://t.co/r5keraivPi
🔴 Looking for after-school football camps?
AFCCT Term Time coaching is back in action across the North-East this September. There are plenty spots available whether you are ready to kick off your football journey or sharpen your skills.
Book here now 👉 https://t.co/lune1XUBai
🔴 The Changing Room returns for a 12th intake!
The Changing Room course invites men to step down from the stands, into the heart of their club, to take action for their mental health.
⚡ Men aged 30-64
📍 Players Lounge, RDS, Pittodrie Stadium
📅 Starting Tuesday 16th Sep (Every Tuesday thereafter for 12 weeks)
⏰ 6.30pm-8pm
Read more here 🔗 https://t.co/AsM1ivoyux
@SPFLTrust | @SAMHtweets | @MovemberUK
👣 This weekend the Aberdeen Kiltwalk takes place and we have a record-breaking number of participants walking in aid of AFCCT!
Amongst those tackling the 18-mile challenge are brothers, Richard and Stuart Douglas, who are not only walking the Aberdeen Kiltwalk but Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow too - all whilst raising vital funds for the Trust.
Thank you to everyone who has selected AFCCT as their chosen charity and we wish you all luck on Sunday - see you there 👋
Read more here 👉 https://t.co/ZMbc8AIqqq
💭 Take a look at the AFCCT Memories Groups!
Memories Groups are open to those living with dementia and memory impairments, the sessions enable a safe environment for open conversations and reminiscence.
Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/u9oHoxbJel
🗣 "Continue to be yourself and stay positive"
This International Women's Day, we are celebrating the women that work and volunteer at AFCCT! We did a Q&A with 8 members to find out their female inspirations alongside giving their words of wisdom to a younger self 👏
Read the Q&A here 👉 https://t.co/5Dz53Idzc4
#internationalwomensday
🔴 Debra Christie - Health & Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing has been a massive focus of the Trust's since 2014 with a variety of community based programmes. Ahead of #afcctday2025 this Saturday, Debra tells us about her experience as a Team Lead and the impact that these programmes have had on lives across the North-East of Scotland.
Can't make the match? You can support us and donate here 👉 https://t.co/OIacpxk2L4
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