We have been very busy at the Campus over the last few months, delivering on our remit of providing a warm and welcoming community space with loads of activities taking place. Since January, we have added new classes to our timetable, many of which were requested by the community, and many are being run by volunteers.
We were very fortunate to secure some funding to run a 10-week ‘Make Do and Mend’ class (currently on Tuesdays). This was so popular, and places filled up within hours. It’s is a fun class where you can come along and learn how to sew and take advantage of the sewing equipment and skills on offer. Take a project that you’re working on and socialise with like-minded people and, for the more seasoned pros, take along of an item of clothing that you wish to repair, upcycle or even turn into something new! From learning how to sew on a button or take up a hem, to making curtains, it’s all going on! Class participants are currently busy making bunting for the Tilly Gala!
We have a fantastic tutor named Lucia who is all about the upcycling movement and you could listen to her for hours talking about how great and amazing upcycling of clothing can be.
For our younger people, every Tuesday we are offering a chill out club for Primary’s 6 /7 and S1. The group come together, play games, hang out or use our ping pong table.
This allows them to socialise and get to know others from their community before going up to secondary school.
On a Wednesday we have our amazing guitar tutor, Bob, who is a local resident of Tillydrone and who comes along and teaches guitar. We have a few spaces available and even a spare guitar if you need to borrow one, so don’t let that be an obstacle!
On a Wednesday evening, we offer creative writing classes with Ryan or classic explorers, different characters and pieces of writing. So, whether you’ve got writer’s block or you have a novel in you and you’re just not sure how to get it out, come along and Ryan can help!
The other classes that are on offer (including Chair Yoga, Mandarin, Arts & Crafts, City Moves ‘Strive’ dance classes, Blueberry Wellness fitness classes, Shazam drama group etc) are going from strength to strength too.
On a Wednesday evening, we offer creative writing classes with Ryan or classic explorers, different characters and pieces of writing. So, whether you’ve got writer’s block or you have a novel in you and you’re just not sure how to get it out, come along and Ryan can help!
The other classes that are on offer (including Chair Yoga, Mandarin, Arts & Crafts, City Moves ‘Strive’ dance classes, Blueberry Wellness fitness classes, Shazam drama group etc) are going from strength to strength too.
The best way to find out what we have available for you is to come and check out our ‘What’s on’ wall that’s in the Campus next to Foodie’s Cafe (it’s also a great excuse to get a delicious but cheap lunch too, with amazing quality from Jenny).
Our monthly book club are currently on their fourth book since starting and I think the favourite so far that they’ve read is ‘The Midnight Library’ by Matt Haig. These books are available at the Tillydrone library if you’d also like to read along with the book group but can’t attend the monthly session.
We are excited about plans for the coming months – from the 4th of June we are offering lunchtime talks every fortnight.
The idea of the talks is that they are all centred around health. Whether it’s mental health, physical health, or things that impact your health, these talks are offered every 2nd Wednesday 12:15 until 1:30p.m. and for the first 15 people who sign up, you can then have a free lunch at foodies!
This summer from July 21st until August 15th we will be running free children’s workshops for young people, aged 8 to 12 years old, at the campus. There’ll be lots of different activities from musical theatre, arts and crafts etc and booking opens June 2nd.
To find out what’s on, pop into the Tillydrone Community Campus or check out my Facebook page. Marie, Project Coordinator or email me at [email protected] .