SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 AUGUST

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Third Sector Parade Down Union Street (Saturday) Live Music & Entertainment in Union Terrace Gardens,

Bon Accord, TRINITY CENTRE, UNION SQUARE, ST NICHOLAS ROOF GARDEN, ABERDeeN Central Library • FOOd & Drink • Wrestlezone (Saturday)

Church Service - St Mark’s Church of Scotland

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The biggest free event in aberdeen this summer!

@celebrateabdn /celebrateaberdeen @celebrateaberdeenCelebrate Aberdeen is a non-denominational, non-political and not for profit movement that simply wants to celebrate what is great about Aberdeen.

Let’s celebrate them... let’s Celebrate Aberdeen.

A message from the Lord Provost

A warm welcome from the team

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Aberdeen City Council is a proud supporter of Celebrate Aberdeen and as Lord Provost I am delighted that we are working in partnership with its team of volunteers to deliver this popular fun-packed event, which promotes volunteering, community spirit and civic pride in the city.

Launched in 2011, Celebrate Aberdeen burst in to life with the aim of celebrating and supporting the third sector in the Granite City.The colourful event was a great success and brought together more than 3,500 people from 130 third sector organisations to highlight their hard work in a parade down Union Street.Businesswoman Morven Mackenzie is the driving force behind Celebrate Aberdeen and is very proud that the event has gone from strength to strength over the last six years.She said: “It’s amazing to see how far Celebrate Aberdeen has come since it was launched. It was an incredible moment to see so many people on Union Street representing the third sector.“What we had achieved really struck me and seeing how many people had turned out to see the parade made all of the hard work worthwhile.“We knew from that moment that the parade was going to be a regular event.

“So many people come together to make Celebrate Aberdeen a success, it really is quite incredible. Each year we have been touched by the number of people who have wanted to help us out, it really does mean a lot to us and is very much appreciated.” Parades in 2012 and 2013 were also hugely popular. An altered format in 2014 saw performers and community groups take to stages across the city centre to entertain attendees for Celebrate Aberdeen weekend.The parade made a return in 2015 and this year will once again mark the start of a colourful weekend packed full of fun, performers and above all, celebration. The Great Aberdeen Run will also take place over the weekend with Celebrate Aberdeen promising to be bigger and better than ever before.

We are very lucky in Aberdeen because we have a robust third sector, which continues to receive great support from residents, businesses and partners across the city. The advice and assistance these voluntary groups are able to provide is invaluable, however many would find it extremely difficult to continue without the wonderful support from the public. Celebrate Aberdeen is not just an opportunity for us to thank local charities for all they do, but it also provides all the organisations involved with the chance to promote their services. The enthusiasm and dedication shown by volunteers can have a huge impact on the lives of others while helping third sector organisations to meet the needs of their service-users. Almost everyone has some sort of connection to a charity, whether for personal assistance or on behalf of a family member or friend. Every year Celebrate Aberdeen gains in size and popularity and with more than 150 charitable and voluntary organisations due to take part in the parade it offers the ideal opportunity for us all to go along and show

our support, and applaud all that they do for people in the city. As well as the parade along Union Street there are community activity and performances in Union Terrace Gardens and the surrounding area, which showcase some of the best talent Aberdeen has to offer. The City Council’s events team has provided help and advice to the organisers of Celebrate Aberdeen since the first parade in 2011, and has seen the annual celebration become a key date in the city’s event calendar. It’s marvellous to see how Celebrate Aberdeen has continued to develop over the years and has become an award-winning event that highlights all that is great about our city. It’s clear that a key factor in the event’s success is the continued partnership working between the City Council’s events team, the Celebrate Aberdeen volunteers and all the volunteers and supporters who ensure the weekend is so popular.For anyone who hasn’t been involved with Celebrate Aberdeen before, I would urge you to come along and watch the parade and go along to some of the performances over the two days.

It is going to be a very busy weekend for the city as the first-ever Great Aberdeen Run will be held on Sunday, August 27th. Aberdeen will be the place to be so I would encourage you to come along and celebrate all the wonderful people and talent in our great city.

Councillor Barney CrockettLord Provost of Aberdeen

Celebrate Aberdeen in now a key highlight in the Granite City’s civic calendar and our dedicated team of volunteers has been hard at work to finalise plans for 2017.We’ve been planning for the biggest and best event yet and would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making Celebrate Aberdeen the wonderful event it has grown in to.There are so many charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations in Aberdeen, some are very well known but many work tirelessly for little recognition. One of the main aims of Celebrate Aberdeen is to change that and raise the profile of the sector.Charities often help us through our most difficult times and for many there is a

constant struggle for funds to continue to provide their crucial services.Providing a platform for them to make their voices heard is one way to help, and many organisations forge valuable business links from being involved in Celebrate Aberdeen.So many people in Aberdeen benefit from the services of these organisations and this is a great way to say thanks and shine a spotlight on their services.We are developing the parade again this year with the addition of sports groups from around the city.We are also very excited to show off all the

local talent in the city and celebrate all the great things that go on in Aberdeen. There is so much to be proud of in Aberdeen, from our third sector organisations and the people that keep them going – to the talented local performers and groups.As well as the parade there will be performances across the city centre and food and drink in Union Terrace Gardens.So come and join us in the city centre on Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th and help us Celebrate Aberdeen.

Talented performers take to the stage Performers including the incredible cheerleaders from ACDC, blues band Luna Rising and popular Aberdeen band Winston Smith will take to the stage to entertain the crowds throughout the weekend.Other acts include indie group The Capollos, local ukulele group Aberdeen Ukes, and the ever-popular Rock Choir. They will be joined by a range of entertainers including, Sharon Gill School of Dance, The Silver City Singers and FaR with performances taking place across the city centre.Event organiser Morven Mackenzie, said:

“We are delighted with the line-up for Celebrate Aberdeen this year which will have something for everyone.“So many of our fantastic bands, singers

and entertainers are taking part and we are incredibly grateful for their support. This event couldn’t take place without them all and

we love how they embrace what Celebrate Aberdeen is all about, namely community spirit, volunteering and showcasing the best of what we have to offer.”

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Rock Choir

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L to R: Rachel Broere, Morven Mackenzie and John Purcell. Celebrate Aberdeen founder Morven Mackenzie collects the award for Best Cultural Event or Festival at the Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards 2016.

Popular Aberdeen band The Capollos.

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HANDSSHCPT Group 118 AberdeenHome-Start Aberdeen iConnect North EastInspire PTLInspire VenturesInstant NeighbourJDRFKuk Sool WonLA Dance & CheerLala LightsLittle Drops Charity TrustLogan’s FundLove RaraMacMillan Cancer SupportMaggie’s Aberdeen Marie CurieMe Too!Mental Health AberdeenMucky Boots EducationNCT Aberdeen City & ShireNepalese Himalayan Association ScotlandNESDVANorthern FrightsNorthsound Cash for KidsNSPCC, Childline

Pam Dignan DancersPAMISPàrant is PàistePDSAPhalanx FoundationPolice Scotland Youth Polish Association AberdeenPolish Catholic CommunityPolish Sunny School

PoppyScotlandPowis Community CentreRadio RainbowRape Crisis GrampianRed Rox Events & FundraisingRGU NightlineRock ChoirRoyal Voluntary ServiceSacroSAMHSensationALLSharon Gill School of DanceShazam Theatre Company SCIOShelter ScotlandSHMUShopmobility

Silver City SurfersSooyang Do Martial Art - UKSASt Andrew’s Children’s SocietyStella’s VoiceSue Ryder Sunnybank Community CentreSunrise PartnershipTechFestThai Buddharam Temple and Cultural Centre SCIOThe ARCHIE FoundationThe Church of the Latter Day SaintsThe Granite City Guerillas Dodgeball TeamThe Haemophilia SocietyThe KiltwalkThe Pepela Theatre CompanyThe Salvation Army AberdeenThe Silver City SingersThe Soapbox CollaborativeTime To HealTorry St Fitticks Church Lunch ClubTurning Point ScotlandUltimate JudoVictim Support Aberdeen VSAWalker Road School DancersWrestlezone

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organisations PARADING WITH US THIS YEAR

Aberdeen & District Battalion Boys’ BrigadeAberdeen & District Cerebral Palsy AssociationAberdeen Baseball ClubAberdeen Cheer & Dance CompanyAberdeen Chorus of Sweet AdelinesAberdeen CyreniansAberdeen District ScoutsAberdeen Division The Girls’ BrigadeAberdeen Fashion Week Aberdeen FC Ladies ClubAberdeen Gaelic UnitAberdeen In Recovery

Aberdeen Lions ClubAberdeen OilcatsAberdeen Play ForumAberdeen Riding for the DisabledAberdeen Science CentreAberdeen Seafarers CentreAberdeen SnowsportsAberdeen Strathspey and Reel SocietyAberdeen Street PastorsAberdeen Surf Life Saving ClubAberdeen UnitariansAberdeen University Students’ AssociationAberdeen YMCAAberlour Children’s CharityAbsafeACT Aberdeen

ACVO TSIAFC Community TrustAlcohol & Drugs ActionAlfie Milne Lymphangiomatosis TrustAll Shapes and SizesAlzheimer ScotlandApex ScotlandASGNES (Amputee Support Group NES)Asthma and Allergy FoundationAutism & Other Conditions AberdeenAutism Awarenes AssociationBarnardo’s ScotlandBefriend a ChildBosies Breast Cancer Bridging the GapBritish Heart Foundation

Camphill Aberdeen Cancer Research UKChest, Heart & Stroke ScotlandChildren 1stChildren’s Hospice Association ScotlandChoices Aberdeen Christ Embassy AberdeenCLAN Cancer SupportCornerstoneCreate AberdeenCrown Terrace Baptist ChurchDates-n-Mates AberdeenDeeside BanditsDenis Law Legacy TrustDezibel DrummersDiabetes UK

DISSCEnableFamilies OutsideFishermen’s MissionFour PillarsFriends of Aberdeen’s VulnerableFriends of AnchorFriends of HazelheadFuture ChoicesGlencraftGrampian Hospital RadioGranite City BrawlersGranite City Roller DerbyGRECGuide Dogs Aberdeen Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs

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EVENT LOCATIONS

1 Union Terrace Gardens

2 Bon Accord

3 St Nicholas Roof Garden

4 St Mark’s Church

5 Central Library

6 Trinity Centre

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12 noon12.15 pm

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1 pm Official Opening

1.15 pm The Capollos Soo Yang Do The Mamertines The Pepela Theatre Co.

1.30 pm The Clarsach Society Adam Strachan

1.45 pm

2 pm Rock Choir Granite City Brawlers Full Fat Chorus of Sweet Adelines

2.15 pm

2.30 pm Aberdeen Ukes Millicent Edet

2.45 pm FaR LA Dance & Cheer Double D Ella Winter and Martin JJ Music

3 pm3.15 pm

3.30 pm The Whisky Jack Band Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society

Flaxman Dave Bremner Granite City Chorus

3.45 pm

4 pm4.15 pm The Roadhouse Band Frog Costume

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12 noon Jackson Blues Band

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12.45 pm Winston Smith

1 pm1.15 pm Silver City Singers Deadfire Aberdeen Cheer and Dance

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1.30 pm Iron Broo B-Naturals

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2 pm Walker Road Dancers Loa Pam Dignan Dancers

2.15 pm ROTU

2.30 pm Aberdeen Ukes

2.45 pm Granite City Roller Derby Dead Man’s Switch

3 pm3.15 pm

3.30 pm Kook Sool Won Sporkz Aiysha Russell

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4 pm4.15 pm Alkanes

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Our corporate sponsors

Aberdeen’s Union Street Mile is sure to get your pulse racingThe starting pistol is poised and ready to fire, triggering the start of this year’s Union Street Mile, organised by registered charity Sport Aberdeen.

Starting and fi nishing on Union Street, up to 8,000 club athletes, charity fundraisers and fun runners will take on a route that skirts through the most scenic parts of the Granite City including Old Aberdeen and Aberdeen Bay.

But the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run isn’t just for adults. The Family Run in the afternoon gives the whole family the chance to race against mum, dad, granny or grandad!

After crossing the fi nish line, runners will head on to the event village in Union Terrace Gardens, where local bands will play throughout the day as part of Celebrate Aberdeen.

Download the Great Run app to track your friends and family on the route, or come and show your support to the thousands of participants taking part!

On Sunday 27 August, the inaugural Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run will see thousands of people take on a

10k, half marathon and family run in the heart of the city centre.

FIND OUT MORE AT GREATRUN.ORG/ABERDEEN

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Entries for the 2017 races were snapped

up in a record time this year, with all

spaces being filled in less than 24 hours.

Over 900 speedy contestants have

darted through Aberdeen’s most famous

street since the race started.

This may be one of the Granite City’s

shortest road races, but completing the

one mile dash is no mean feat. To take

on the challenge entrants must be able to

finish the one mile sprint in under seven

minutes for men and under eight minutes

for women and juniors. This race may be

short but it isn’t for the faint hearted!

Entrants will start the race at the Music

Hall, then head up Union Street towards

the Holburn Street Junction and then

turn back to finish at the Castlegate,

where participants can expect to be

greeted by thundering cheers from eager

onlookers.

The race is divided into three categories.

Two junior categories for P6 – 7 and S1 –

S4 and the concluding seniors race.

Last year’s champion times to beat are

04.37.80 for senior males, 05.01.20 for

senior females, 04.51.82 for anyone

in S1-S4 and 05.50.90 for the P6/7

participants.

Good luck to all runners who will be

flying around the mile route this weekend

in a bid to scoop the top spot. Make

sure your there to soak up the electric

atmosphere and cheer on our one mile

dashers as they sprint through Union

Street.

Saturday, August 26th race schedule:

• 10:30 - P6 / P7 One Mile Race

• 10:40 - S1 - S4 One Mile Race (results

will be split in to S1/S2 and S3/S4)

• 10:50 - Senior One Mile Race

Find out more about Sport Aberdeen

and its current membership options

by visiting the Sport Aberdeen website

www.sportaberden.co.uk

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Celebrate Aberdeen and be a charitable business Without the support of the local business community Celebrate Aberdeen would not be possible.Private sector backing is already vital to many third sector organisations, but the fact remains that awareness within the corporate sector of the ways businesses and third sector organisations can work together needs to be higher.

The parade was first held in 2011 to raise the profile of Aberdeen’s third sector and all that is achieved by the organisations and volunteers within it. The event exemplified the central role companies play in supporting good causes.

At the outset each charity, volunteer organisation or social enterprise was paired with a corporate sponsor. Many of those relationships are still in place today and this link provides an opportunity for businesses to get to know local charities and perhaps support them as their charity of the year.This is invaluable for less well-known charities, and gives them a chance to build

their profile.The crucial importance of businesses and the third sector working more closely and building strong local partnerships cannot be overestimated.These relationships are a lifeline for charities and help organisations work towards their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) targets.

COME along to Celebrate Aberdeen

on Saturday, August 26 and buy your Evening Express to receive a goodie bag absolutely FREE!The fun weekend will begin in style with the return of the third sector parade, in which different charities, social enterprises and volunteering organisations will unite in a colourful procession through the heart of the city.Performers at the event will include local favourites The Capollos, FaR, LA Dance and Cheer, and Rock Choir.From soulful singing to foot-stomping classics and drumming talent to folk beats – the Granite City will come alive for Celebrate Aberdeen.

HOW TO CLAIM Simply buy your Evening

Express from our roadshow staff at Celebrate Aberdeen at Union

Terrace Gardens on Saturday, August 26.

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