Events

Aberdeen Forward is involved in a wide variety of events, such as training days, eco days and more.

See below for a list of upcoming events.  If you would like more information on a specific event don’t hesitate to contact us.

Nappy Club Tutoring Session

Friday 2nd March 2012 (10am – 12pm)

Tutor-led session providing information about using real cloth nappies. For new or prospective parents.  To book contact 01224 560360 or email admin@abzforward.plus.com

Hobby Club

Every Wednesday (10am – 12pm) and every Thursday (1pm – 2pm)

Come along to our free weekly hobby club with your craft and have a chat over a cup of coffee and fine piece. No booking necessary.

Zero Waste Training

Do you have some free time and want to help raise awareness about how people can be more environmentally friendly?  Aberdeen Forward are looking for volunteers to help spread the message in their own community.  Training sessions for 2012 will be held at Poynernook Road on the following dates:

Saturday 18^th February, 10am – 1pm

Saturday 3^rd March, 10am – 1pm

Tuesday 6^th March, 2 – 5pm

If the times or locations are not suitable please contact Gillian Marr for alternative arrangements on 01224 560360 or email admin@abzforward.plus.com

Compost Troubleshooting

Saturday 3rd March 2012 (11am – 1pm)

Composting advice with some of Aberdeen Forward’s voluntary compost experts. Q&A sessions, tips on setting up your first compost bin or advanced tricks even if you already compost at home. Free to attend, no fees. Open to non-members. To book contact 01224 560360 or emailadmin@abzforward.plus.com

Swishing – Clothes Swap Party

Thursday 15th March (6pm – 8pm)

Swap your unwanted and rarely worn clothes for something new and different. Free refreshments, a glass of wine and fashion-related advice. Free to attend, no fees. Open to non-members. To book contact 01224 560360 or emailadmin@abzforward.plus.com

Stop the Drop – Reduce Your Junk Mail

Thursday 22nd March (5:30pm – 7:30pm)

Come along for practical and useful tips on how to reduce the amount of junk mail through your door. Tutor-led assistance with signing up for free junk-mail reducing service with the Royal Mail. Free to attend, no fees. Open to non-members. To book contact 01224 560360 or emailadmin@abzforward.plus.com

Love Food – Advice and Recipes

Tuesday 27th March (6pm – 8pm)

Learn creative ways to use your leftover food, advice on good shopping habits, how to prepare the correct amount of food at meal times and other tips and tricks for reducing your food waste. Free to attend, no fees. Open to non-members. To book contact 01224 560360 or emailadmin@abzforward.plus.com