Voluntary Action Angus

01/09/2026

If you use a home blood pressure monitor, make sure it's providing accurate readings by bringing it along to one of our free drop-in calibration sessions.

Monifieth Library – Thursday 3rd September, 10am–4pm
Kirriemuir Library - Wednesday 23rd September, 2pm-8pm
Carnoustie Library - Thursday 24th September, 10am-4pm.

The service is free for anyone registered with an Angus GP practice who owns their own blood pressure monitor.

No booking required, just drop in.

01/09/2026

Breast Buddies Angus is currently recruiting Breastfeeding Peer Supporters. Full details below ⬇️

📣📣 Join Breast Buddies Angus! We’re recruiting breastfeeding peer supporters!! 📣📣
Are you passionate about breastfeeding? Would you like to support other parents to breastfeed in Angus? If so, we’d love to hear from you! 🤱🤰

If you are interested in volunteering with Breast Buddies please email us and we will send you our application form, plus more info about the role. The training involves two online sessions on 4th and 11th November with some work to do at home prior to each of these, plus a local face to face session on 25th November to finish off and meet your fellow new volunteers.

Our email is: [email protected]
Please get in touch if you can't make all these dates to discuss whether we can work around it.
Our deadline for applications is Sunday 4th October 2026.
We look forward to hearing from you! 💜

01/09/2026

The Beacon Open Morning

Thursday 10 September 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am
📍 The Beacon, Kirk Square, Arbroath

Come along to an open morning at The Beacon Angus to find out more about the community wellbeing centre in Arbroath, and how you or a loved one can access support.

You’ll have the chance to explore the welcoming space and find out more about how The Beacon offers community support for anyone living in Angus who is aged 16 and over.

To book your slot or find out more please click on the link in the first comment below.

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available, due to venue capacity, therefore, booking your free place is essential.

The Beacon is open from 12 noon to 12 midnight, 7 days a week, every day of the year and offers a kind, caring, and compassionate place to go if you are suffering from mental health and wellbeing distress. Please remember, everyone, including family members and carers, are welcome.

01/09/2026

👋 Say hi to the VAA team at Dundee and Angus College Freshers!

Our Locality Development Workers, Brogan and Callum, are at the Arbroath Campus today! Drop by to chat about volunteering roles, boosting your CV, or getting involved in your local community. Don't be shy - come say hello!

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31/08/2026

Check out our new hours. We will now be open Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. Tell everyone!!!!

31/08/2026

Community Planning Focus Group

The Scottish Government is working with the Improvement Services to look at how the statutory partners are fulfilling their statutory duties, in relation to their Community Planning Partnerships in Scotland.

To complement these deep dives, Scottish Government has asked selected TSIs to facilitate focus groups on engagement with CPPs.

Voluntary Action Angus will be holding sessions in Arbroath and Forfar during September 2026.

Please complete this form if you would be interested in attending a session: https://tinyurl.com/4w9num9x

Your contribution and insights will then support the Improvement Service, compiling a report on each area, summarising findings and key improvement actions.

31/08/2026

Angus Recovery Walk 2026! 🚶

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

⚫️FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK⚫️
For anyone registered with an Angus GP Practice on Thursday 10th September
11-1pm at Monifieth Library (THE MAC)

Take your own Blood Pressure Machine along to be checked and calibrated
FREE OF CHARGE
this Thursday 3rd September.
No appointment necessary.
Time: 10am-4pm
At: MAC Centre
Monifieth Library.

31/08/2026

Join us on World Su***de Prevention Day for an informal and relaxed discussion around the importance of asking if you suspect someone has thoughts of su***de. See below. No booking necessary.