COMMUNITY

Info about community groups and cafes in Forfar

Presentation on the benefits of volunteering being given in a lecture hall, indicative of educational initiatives in Angus

Aberlemno Village Hall

 

Aberlemno has an active village hall and you can:

Use it – by booking the hall and kitchen for parties, classes, meetings and events
Run it – by joining the Committee which is made up of local people trying to make best use of a lovely hall
Get involved – by becoming a friend of the hall, joining in and getting involved when you can

Forfar and District Historical Society

 

First Thursday of the month, October to May, at 7.30pm (Except January).

 

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Forfar and District Men’s Shed by Scottish Men’s Shed Association

 

Men’s Sheds are community run workshops with a social area.

Our men’s shed is a place to:

  • work and relax
  • pursue hobbies
  • share skills
  • have a cuppa and a chat
  • get out of the house for a while
  • get practical help with your projects

 

 

Forfar Breast Buddies

 

Drop in for breastfeeding support, a cuppy and a chat.

 

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Forfar Open Garden

Forfar Open Garden is a charity run community garden, open all year round for volunteering, and to the public. Our aim as a therapeutic space, is to promote the health benefits of gardening, being in nature and of social connection. We work with all ages and abilities to maintain this beautiful garden and woodland.

 

The main site contains food growing areas amongst more formal planting, a greenhouse and polytunnel. This area also has an office/ social space and toilet facilites, all of which are wheelchair accessible. The woodland is a tranquil space with a cosy bothy room and lots of wildlife. We garden organically and practise sustainability whenever possible.

Opening in 2015 as a dementia garden, our work has expanded to offer volunteer oportunities to all, with additional support when required. Connections with the wider community are also valued and we continue to develop links with visiting schools, nurseries and other local groups. 

 

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The Basement Letham Youth Project

 A group set up for young people in S1 upwards to hang out with friends in a safe space. There is a pool table, air hockey, fusball, video games and more. Takes place every Friday during term time between 7pm and 9pm.

 

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Keywords

Youth | Games | Safe Space | Hang Out | Fun |

Wellbean Cafe Forfar

Every Tuesday 12pm-2pm

East & Old Parish Church, 38 – 40 E High Street, Forfar DD8 2EG

Community cafés offering safe, alcohol and drug free venues to meet and socialise. Health, wellbeing and recovery are promoted and there is access to self-help resources and professionals from local services. Volunteering opportunities are available for people in recovery who are keen to provide peer support to others and learn new skills