Episode 8: Tips from a top fan, the value of volunteering and Aberdeen's newest sports facility

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Join Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser as they take a lighthearted look at life in the North-east of Scotland. They suggest things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

This episode, Joanna and Clare are joined by volunteer extraordinaire Gayle Thomson. She lifts the lid on the vast variety of volunteering opportunities in the region and shares her top spots for a fly cup. Plus, hear about upcoming events and a new place for ping pong. Listen now.

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EPISODE LINKS

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🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEERING

Opportunities in Aberdeen City

Opportunities in Aberdeenshire

📅 FUTURE EVENTS

Climate Week North East 2026 (19 Sept-4 Oct)

☕ EATING & DRINKING

Café Cognito

Filo Coffee House

Five Loaves Café

Greyhope Bay Centre

Mount

Murtle Market

The Bread Maker

🌟 THINGS TO DO

Hazlehead parkrun

SpinLab Table Tennis Centre

🚶‍♀️ WHERE TO WALK

Duthie Park

Fraserburgh beach

Aberdeen beach/Footdee (Fittie)

🎤 CREDITS

Production and editing: Hoolet

Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott