GREC

24/06/2026

LAST LANGUAGE CAFE SESSION BEFORE SUMMER HOLIDAYS.

This week we'll explore Outdoor Access Guidelines in Scotland and chat about how we can enjoy nature responsibly while respecting people, wildlife, and the environment.

Whether you love walking, cycling, camping, or simply spending time outdoors, come along to practise your English, share your experiences, and learn something new.

📅 Thursday, 25 June
🕚 11am–3pm
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre

Everyone is welcome! 💬☕

23/06/2026

Behind every statistic is a human story.

Read powerful stories of courage, resilience, and hope from people who have been forced to leave their homes, featured in this Scottish Refugee Council publication.

"Misleading media narratives have a powerful impact, especially on those who rely on headlines rather than lived experience. Sharing the truth is one of the most important ways to challenge prejudice and build understanding," says Wahib, who also volunteers in one of GREC's projects.

Meet our Refugee Festival Ambassadors: six inspiring people from Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, Nigeria and beyond who are rebuilding their lives in Scotland.

17/06/2026

📣📣Free Film Screening 📽️

The Staging Post

📍Aberdeen Art Gallery
📆 Saturday 20 June 2026
⏰ 3:00 pm to 4:05 pm.

The Staging Post is a real-life, real-time documentary following Muzafar Ali and 17-year-old refugee Khadim Dai in Indonesia. What began with filming daily life on a mobile phone grew into a refugee-led education movement. As a result, the first refugee-managed school in Indonesia, the Cisarua Refugee Learning Centre was created.

The film is a powerful story of courage, connection, resilience and the power of community.

This screening is a part of Refugee Festival Scotland, and a partnership between The Belmont Cinema, Nowruz Aberdeen and Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums.

When Muzafar Ali encouraged his friend, 17 year-old refugee Khadim Dai, to start filming his life on his mobile phone, they sparked a refugee-led education revolution. The Staging Post is a real-life, real-time story of courage, connection, and the power of the community. Courageous People Never Giv...

16/06/2026

This week at our Language Café

WHAT TO DO IN THE SUMMER?!

🗓 Thursday June 18
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AA

Come along to another friendly and lively Language Café session where we'll share ideas for making the most of summer in Aberdeen. Bring your favourite recommendations for places to visit, events to attend, and activities to enjoy, and discover new ideas from others too!

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16/06/2026

Refugee Festival Scotland is back from 12 – 21 June 2026 and the programme is now LIVE!

You can join 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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16/06/2026

Summer sessions for people aged 12-18 at SHMU!

Station House Media Unit

Looking for something creative this summer?

Our FREE Summer Sessions programme offers young people the chance to explore film, radio, podcasting and music through fun, hands-on activities throughout the school holidays.

For ages 14–17:
Summer Film School (13–17 July)
Work as a production team to plan, film and edit a short film ready for a special screening at the end of the week.

Summer Podcast School (3–5 August)
Learn interviewing, storytelling and audio editing skills while creating your own podcast episodes in our professional studios.

For ages 11–14: (new S1–S3 pupils):
Film in a Day - Create a short film from start to finish.
Radio in a Day - Plan, record and present your own live radio show.
Summer Sounds - Explore song writing, recording, performance and creating music for film.

Sessions run on various days throughout the holidays, with a mix of one-day workshops and longer projects (10am–4pm), giving families flexible options.

Lunch and snacks are provided, just bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Priority for places will be given to young people living in Aberdeen's priority neighbourhoods.

📌 Spaces are limited and subject to an application process.

To browse dates and register your interest, visit:
Bit.ly/Summeratshmu2026

For more information:
call: 01224 515013 (ask for Youth Services)
email: [email protected]

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15/06/2026

🔥 Burnout happens — but we don’t have to face it alone.

Join us for session 3: Burnout in Peer Support within the Moray Peer Support Community of Practice — a space grounded in connection, shared understanding, and collective wellbeing.

📅 Thursday 25 June
🕛 12:00pm – 1:30pm
📍 The Gleaner Arena, Elgin
🍴 Lunch included

Together, we will gently explore:
✨ How burnout can show up in peer support roles
✨ Early signs and the pressures we may carry
✨ The role of boundaries, expectations, and emotional labour

This session offers a supportive, non-judgemental space to reflect, connect with others, and learn from lived experience — strengthening wellbeing, identity, and sustainability in peer roles.

👉 Book your space here: www.tickettailor.com/events/moraywellbeinghub/2266458
⚠️ Booking is essential

Delivered in partnership with:
Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC, SAMH, Arrows - A Quarriers Service, Sacro, GREC, and Scottish Recovery Network.
Supported by the Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. This fund is administered by tsiMORAY and funded by the Scottish Government.

08/06/2026

This week at GREC's Language Café!

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

🗓 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!

05/06/2026

Thank you to National Literacy Trust for donating some amazing books for us to gift to our volunteers during Volunteers’ Week.

Your generous support helped us recognise and celebrate our fantastic volunteers, and take part in the Go All In 2026 campaign for the National Year of Reading 2026.

We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and for helping us champion a love of reading in our community.

03/06/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

This Volunteers' Week, we'd like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers.

You are with us every step of the way as we tackle prejudice and discrimination, celebrate diversity, build positive community relations, and gather evidence to help shape policy and practice.

Thank you for all your support.

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