Director, Andrew, has recorded an informative podcast episode all about the LDAN Bill relationships section.

Give it a listen on our podcast (link below)

open.spotify.com/show/3hhvDZSNd…

#LDANBill

We are delighted to announce that Dates-n-Mates Falkirk will be expanding their events and workshops into the Denny and District area of Falkirk.
This is Funded by Denny and District Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland. Thank you!

Dates-n-Mates Aberdeen have been enjoying theatre shows (with members performing), talent show auditions, pub nights and mix n mingle to name a few recent events!

datesnmates.org.uk/dates-n-mates-…

World Autism Acceptance day
One of our wonderful directors, Sarah, previously shared her personal story of being autistic.
datesnmates.org.uk/director-autis…

Just a little glimpse of some of our recent events and activities. We can't wait for another fun month with members in April!

Aberdeen members loved attending Comic Con this last weekend! What a fun day out!

Come along on 24 April to a free, practical, online session on how to get started with using your mobile phone to make #videocontent .

Anyone can learn to use their mobile phone to tell the story of their organisation and to show its impact - some of the best video content is…

We are delighted to confirm that our Aberdeen branch have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland over the next 2 years.

Thank you The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for your continued support of the work we do for adults with a learning disability across Scotland.

It's been another week of fun, socialising, friendships and relationships here at Dates-n-Mates :)

Some of our Glasgow members were out doing a practice walk ahead of the 2024 Kiltwalk!

You can sponsor them here: justgiving.com/campaign/dnm-k…
#Kiltwalk #FundraisingEvent #Glasgow

International Day of Happiness 😀🙂😊❤️

Many of our members express they are happier after joining Dates-n-Mates thanks to their improved social life, having more friends and sometimes finding love too!
#DayofHappiness #HappyLife #DatesNMates pic.twitter.com/yDyhsCsgsv

Our Aberdeen branch delivered a consent and boundaries workshop to another local group in Inverurie recently. With discussions, videos, interactive activities and some role playing scenarios.

Thank you to Grampian Opportunities for inviting us along to deliver this. We loved it!

It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

We have neurodivergent colleagues, volunteers and members who's skills, experiences, and passionate views help make Dates-n-Mates the best it can be.

Together let’s change the narrative to understand, accept, and celebrate neurodiversity!

Dates-n-Mates Renfrewshire members were involved in planning and hosting an International Women's Day event with Kairos Women recently. It was a big success!!!

Glasgow members enjoyed a Comic Con event this week!! Our Aberdeen branch are looking forward to attending their Comic Con later this month too!

💃Thanks to Caitlin for popping into the base to share her love of Dates-n-Mates Scotland. She told us all about the friends she's made and the confidence she's gained through Dates & Mates.

🎥Caitlin is a natural in front of the camera - a skill many of us wish we had!

A fantastic first week of March with our members enjoying a variety of social events across Scotland

Happy Leap Day!

What a wonderful February we have had!

Members have been enjoying parties, meals out, art gallery trips, bowling and much more over the last couple of weeks!

SCLD are hosting an event to help people respond to the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill Consultation. There are two dates available, Tuesday 27.02.24 or Thursday 29.02.24. Click here for info and to register: zurl.co/CUc4 #HaveYourSayLDAN

We had a lovely first meeting of Glasgow TAG today! We caught up with everyone's news and were treated to a special presentation from Heather Simpson at Dates-n-Mates Scotland! Thank you Heather for a wonderful talk, and thanks to all who attended! See you in April!