Brian’s Good News - 20 September 2019

A North East Lecturer is undertaking a series of Ultra Marathon Challenges to raise money to help rebuild war torn areas of Iraq.  Dr Mark Calder is covering a total of 1,725 miles to achieve this. To donate and to find out more, visit.  Runninghome2019.co.uk,

Two organisations have been highlighted by The Evening Express as organisations which provide a great service for communities.

Cummins Park Community Flat - safe comfortable environment whether for getting involved in groups or just having a cup of tea.  The organisations which come to the flat include VSA Pathways, SHMU, CFINe and a local butcher.

Big Noise Torry is run by Sistema Scotland and is there to provide support for children and babies. Those who take part can try musical instruments and get to grips with counting, phonetics, story telling and singing. Parents are joining the team of 12 musicians as volunteers.