10/09/2026
"It takes a village to raise a child" - a whole community must work together to support, guide, and protect children so they can grow up in a healthy way. Says Wikipedia.
Would it be positive for everyone to be able to talk about mental health, easily and openly, knowing people are there for you too?
SAMH are holding workshops in Kirriemuir for young people and adults, to learn to talk better. A large number of young people said they'd be interested, in an anonymous KYP survey of Websters pupils. Please ask them if they are interested. Parents and people who work with young people can also go, on different dates:
Sign up. 50 minutes. Free.
Tuesday Sept 15th 7-8pm, for Sports Coaches, Managers, Youth Workers, Volunteers, Educators. Parents too!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ahead-of-the-game-for-sports-coaches-managers-youth-workersvolunteers-tickets-1999303251846?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venue: Kirrie Youth Project, 15a Glengate Kirriemuir. DD8 4DA
Tuesday Sept 22nd, for Young People.
12-14 age group 6-7pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ahead-of-the-game-for-young-people-aged-12-to-14-years-tickets-1999306491536?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venue: Kirrie Youth Project, 15a Glengate Kirriemuir. DD8 4DA
15-18 age group 7.30-8.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ahead-of-the-game-for-young-people-aged-15-to-18-years-tickets-1999307119414?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venue: Kirrie Youth Project, 15a Glengate Kirriemuir. DD8 4DA
Wednesday Sept 23rd, for parents
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ahead-of-the-game-for-parents-tickets-1999308950892?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venue: Guide Hall, 43 Roods Kirriemuir. DD8 4HN
To help young people, parents, youth workers, sports coaches, players and managers strengthen their mental fitness. Talk more, Play better.