COMMUNITY

Info about community groups and cafes in Kirriemuir.

Carpet Bowls Kirrie

Community Social Indoor Carpet Bowling Club in Kirriemuir, Angus. Mondays & Fridays, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Weekly.

October – May.

Tea / Coffee. Biscuits & More. Very Friendly Sociable Group. Adults Welcome. Beginners Welcome.

DD8 Music

DD8 Music is a charity dedicated to promoting involvement in musical activities to people of all ages in the Kirriemuir area.

We run a recording and rehearsal studio in Kirriemuir. It is a space where people can have the freedom to experiment with music, and be encouraged to develop their talent. The group runs a variety of sessions every week, all of which are free to attend. They also work with other local groups and charities in helping to support their live events.

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Friday Nite Project (FNP)

The Friday Nite Project (FNP) is a long-standing youth initiative in Kirriemuir managed by Voluntary Action Angus. The Project is designed to give local young people a safe, supervised, and fun environment to spend their Friday evenings.
 

Located at Webster’s Sports Centre in Kirriemuir.  The FNP runs from 7-9pm and is open every Friday during term time (Webster’s High school pupils only).

Registration from 6.30pm.

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Webster’s Sports Centre, Prosen Road, Kirriemuir, DD8 5AT

Kirriemuir Men's Shed

Men’s Sheds are community run workshops with a social area. Wednesday – 10am to 12pm

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

 

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Kirriemuir Regeneration Group

Kirriemuir Regeneration Group (KRG) is an over arching group whose volunteers manage and operate the Camera Obscura & Café Obscura, look after Kirrie Den, supply the Christmas Lights, care for the Planters and run the Men’s Shed. Volunteering opportunities exist with all of these. If you want to know more – please EMAIL US.
 
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Camera Obscura | Planters | Christmas Lights | Mens Shed | Den |

Kirriemuir Scout Group

Providing young people with the chance to try new activities, build confidence, and make lifelong friends through fun, adventure, and teamwork. From outdoor camps and hikes to learning practical skills and giving back to the local community, international trips and adventurous activities, Scouts helps young people grow in confidence and resilience while having a great time. We’re always excited to welcome new members, and we’re equally keen to hear from adults who’d like to volunteer—no previous experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to support the next generation. Join us and be part of something positive, active, and rewarding in Kirriemuir! We’re Scouts and everyone is welcome here.
 
Squirrels Age 5-6 (Thursday 5pm-6pm), Beavers Age 6-8 (Thursday 6.30pm-7.45pm), Cubs Age 8-10.5 (Monday or Tuesday 6.30pm-8pm), Scouts 10.5-14 (Wednesday 7pm-9pm)
 

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Young | People | Skills | Scouts | Scouting | Activities | Outdoor | Camping | Volunteering |

Kirriemuir Youth Project

We are a charity offering a safe drop-in space for young people, S1 to S4 age group. The space has a pool table, football table, PS5 & WII games space, along with couches for chatting and chilling. There is also a kitchen for cooking activities. We offer different fun activities, which include day trips away and regular discos. In the summer we also do outdoor activities, along with a summer holiday programme. The Project is run by volunteers, so we are always on the look out for new volunteers.

Pathhead Equestrian Centre​

Offers riding for all ages and abilities. We have a purpose-built indoor arena, an outdoor arena, and tracks all around the farm for trekking. We also offer hacking further afield along old drove roads, up onto Kirriemuir hill, and into woods and estates beyond. Our horses and ponies are safe and honest and can accommodate everything from beginners to advanced. Staff are very people orientated and extremely good at looking after even the most nervous rider.

 

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Rotary Club of Kirriemuir​

We are both an international organisation and a local community leader. Together we lead change in our own communities.
 

Joining Kirriemuir Rotary, gives you the platform to make a difference through volunteering. If you’ve got a cause you’re passionate about, or a project you want to get off the ground, Rotary is the place to turn your ideas into action.

If you’re a young person looking to broaden your horizons and experience new things, there are so many opportunities for young people to get involved with.

We look forward to welcoming visiting Rotarians and partners to any of our bi-weekly meetings in-person or by video conference 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 19:00.

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Environmental | Sustainability | Community | Support |

Sustainable Kirriemuir​

We are an environmental charity with a vision for Kirriemuir to be a sustainable, net-zero community where people and nature flourish! We run a Community Garden, Health Walks, Adult Cycle Training, Bike Maintenance Skills and various Action for Nature activities. 

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West Hillbank
Kirriemuir
DD8 4HX

Keywords

Garden | Health | Environment | Wellbeing | Nature | Sustainable | Wildlife | Biodiversity | Growing | Food |

Westmuir Community Woodland Park and Westmuir Centre Garden

This award-winning, small community woodland, is run by a friendly group of volunteers who manage the maintenance of the woodland access paths, plant and care for the trees and look after the nature that lives in the woodland park. We have occasional work parties as well as local folk who do various jobs together as needed.
The Village Garden is a seating area surrounded by small vegetable, herbs and flower beds and a wildflower area. It is set up as a garden with nature in mind.

 

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Nicole Jones, Windrush, 5 Rossiebank Crescent, Westmuir, DD8 5LB

 Keywords

Community wood | Tree planting | Green gym | Nature work parties | Gardening | Wildlife | Outdoor walks | Biodiversity

Westmuir Men's Speakeasy

 

We are an informal group for men in Westmuir. The group is newly established. For the summer we are meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2pm – 4pm in the village hall for a cup of tea and general chat. Information will be available on other groups and services but the main purpose is to bring men together to build some relationships and camaraderie to combat loneliness.
 
Meeting dates: May 6th and 20th; June 3rd and 17th; July 1st and 15th; August 5th and 19th; and finally September 2nd and 16th all 2 until 4pm in the Westmuir Village Hall.

 

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Village Hall, Westmuir, Kirriemuir

 Keywords

Male Social Group | Informal | Combat Isolation & Loneliness | Wellbeing