Meet new friends groups near Aberdeen, T5

The main goal of ArteThinkers is to learn new skills, enrich our mind and soul, and socialize. We hope to meet curious and interesting people with the aim of learning and enjoy Arts. This group offers interdisciplinary Arts workshops twice a month and, normally, every two weeks.

Aberdeen over 50s drinks chat & dine. This social group is aimed at those aged 50 and over. We meet in a central location in Aberdeen every 2nd Saturday afternoon for drinks and chat with some going for food afterwards. The aim is to socialise, have fun, and enjoy the company of others. A great opportunity to meet up and make new friends in a relaxed social environment. New members are welcome! To help with the Meetup hosting costs we are asking from members a small annual fee of £4. When you join group please get in touch with an organiser to obtain payment details. Many thanks

Our group is for those in their 20's and 30's to mingle, be social, and meet some like-minded people. Join us if you're keen to expand your social circle and make the most of your free time. You may remember us from pre-COVID times where we were very active from 2017 through to March 2020 when the pandemic hit! Our events included tea/coffee meets, pub/bar socials, walking, bowling, mini golf, cinema, cards against humanity, meals out, acoustic music pub meets etc. MEMBERSHIP FEES: Before COVID, our group was run at the cost of the organisers. This time we are taking a new approach and asking all members to contribute £2 towards the membership fees. You will not be accepted into the group until this is paid. \- Before acceptance to the group\, please send £2 via Paypal to 'aberdeen2030social@gmail\.com'\. \- PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TICK 'FRIENDS & FAMILY' FOR PAYMENT\. We have already had people NOT do this and paypal take a 20% cut every time because they believe it is a business transaction when it is not\. \- If you do not wish to use paypal\, please email for alternative payment details\. \- We've had many people send a join request but not send the membership fee\. If this is not sent within 48 hours your request to join will be deleted\. Please re\-request once membership has been paid\. Please note: THIS IS A NEW BEGINNING FOR OUR GROUP. Although I (Chris) will be aiming to run events when my free time allows, a couple of our other main hosts pre-covid have moved away from the city so we are looking for more people to host events. Please stick with us during our initial start up and quiet periods. This group is what you make of it too. If you wish to run events of your own and help us make the group more active, please contact me to discuss, either by message here or by email above. it would be greatly appreciated. If any of you receive any unwanted direct messages from others in the group (especially those you’ve never met), let an organiser know and it will be swiftly dealt with. We want group members to feel comfortable coming along to our events to meet new people and enjoy themselves. THIS IS NOT DATING GROUP

This social group will explore and enjoy the restaurants, cafes and bars of Aberdeen. Meet-ups may range from trying a new restaurant to enjoying some casual pub food in the evening or afternoon. The aim is to socialise, have fun and enjoy good food and drinks in the company of others. A great opportunity to meet up and make new foodie friends in a relaxed social environment. We've taken over the organising of events for this group and to ensure its future are asking for a small annual fee of £4 to cover the Meetup hosting costs. When you join group please get in touch with an organiser to obtain payment details. Many thanks

Who we are: The Aberdeen Science Fiction Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month in central Aberdeen. We want to be an inclusive group and we welcome everyone, from all ages, genders, demographics, and identies who want to share their interest in Science-Fiction no matter how much or little they know of it. What we do: Every month we will read the book from the reading list, set in advance by your un-democratically chosen Leaders, then meet up online to give everybody their moment to say what they felt about what we just read - what you liked, what you didn't like, or just what made you laugh or cry. We also have sporadic cinema nights on those blessed occasions that an SF movie receives a general cinema release, and as we have moved from pub based meetups to online we also try for a few social meetups over a meal and a drink to remind us all we are real people and not replaced by AI avatars! What we read: I have long since ditched our "We try to avoid the classics" because our members have a varying history with the genre, some very new, some read all their live so I declare the Golden age fair game again! We read everything from Alternative Histories, Dystopian Futures to Hard Science Fiction and Space Opera, even a bit of Science-Fantasty now and then. We are always open to suggestion, so please just message one of the organisers and we'll add your suggestions to the growing list! Membership and attendance: It is free to join the Aberdeen Science Fiction Book Club and attend social events, but I do ask a very small sum of £1.00 per meeting to help cover the costs incurred from running the book club on Meetup.

Aberdeen Young Walkers is part of Ramblers Scotland, a charity which aims to promote walking through out Scotland. We have a great group of organisers who not only organise hillwalking meets but a wide variety of social events too! So if you are looking to have fun, get fit, and meet a welcoming bunch of people, then this is the ideal group for you! **Joining us** Please ensure that your profile has a clearly identifiable picture of you on it, as well as your actual first name. This is for the safety of our walk leaders. **Membership** This is a Ramblers group and as such we ask people who wish to walk with the group regularly to join as a member. Membership costs around £41 a year and there are lots of great benefits (in addition to being able to come on our walks!) including a magazine 4 times a year, organised skills training, and a discount at Cotswolds!  New people to the group can come along up to three times before deciding if they want to join. Please let us know if you are already a Ramblers member.   You can join online by visiting Ramblers website @ https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership Please ensure you select ABERDEEN YOUNG WALKERS as your group. We are not the group called 'Aberdeen'. **Safety** Please note: All members should take responsibility for their own well being and safety while on the walks. All members attending any hill walks should have a good pair of walking boots, waterproofs, rucksack and warm layers as a minimum unless otherwise stated by the walk organiser. The weather in Scotland is highly unpredictable and you should come prepared for all weather conditions even if it is sunny at the start of the day! Please do not come dressed in Jeans, trainers or other inappropriate clothing as you may not be allowed on the walk especially if it is a potential risk to the group. We have also put together [kit lists for low level and high level walks](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U94Ckm8zHfCYF6v5iWz2Zt7nzB7bywtd?usp=drive_link). If you are unsure about what is appropriate kit, please contact one of the walk leaders - we are all more than happy to help **No shows/wait list** We have a large number of members signed up to the waiting list for each event - as a result we would request that you think in advance about whether you can attend a walk, and change your RSVP as soon as possible - preferably several days before - if you cannot. **Photographs**  Photographs which are published on Meetup may be used on Social Media sites and for Marketing purposes so if you are uncomfortable with this, please ensure you get in touch with one of the organisers.  **Conduct** We will not accept - * Aggressive or abusive behaviour * Offensive comments / jokes * Bullying or harassment * Unsolicited advances / contact (including in-person, text, calls, Whatsapp, e-mail) We hope to see you on an event soon! If you need to get in touch with the leadership team, please email aberdeenyoungwalkers@gmail.com.

The Aberdeen Book Lovers Club is an informal get together for people who enjoy a good book. The meet will take place on the first Thursday of every month in a central location. The idea is to agree on a book of choice and catch up the following month to discuss.  Friendly bunch of folk!

**SPECIAL EVENT - Join us on Thursday August 3rd @ 6.30pm** **Venue: Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Aberdeen, AB11 6TN** **Cost: Free** **Join us on and receive your Self Realisation - Achieve Yoga & Learn to Meditate - Journey into Silence & experience 'Thoughtless Awareness'.** **This journey into mental silence is rejuvinating and revitalising - brought about effortlessly as the inner subtle system naturally rebalances as we experience Self Realisation & achieve Yoga.** **Sahaja Yoga is a simple and unique method of meditation that awakens your deeper self and empowers you to manifest your inner potential mentally, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.** **[https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/events/zoom-yoga-meditation-online/](https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/events/zoom-yoga-meditation-online/)** **Scottish Sahaja Yoga goes online for regular live Meditations -** **Wednesdays 7.00-7.45pm -** **Join us on: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4168216563** **Want to experience it now – Experience Self Realisation now – Guided Meditation [https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/](https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/)** Hello there!We'd like to welcome you to our **FREE** occasional Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings hosted by Michael which take place in Aberdeen times & venue vary across year - to be announced…. --- With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required.We are all volunteers of a Charity organisation and have many years of experience in offering free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes. --- All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most **transformative energy** of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us **restore balance and harmony** within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. --- The classes are designed to help those attending get into a genuine meditative state, which can be felt tangibly. It is **quite effortless and spontaneous**.The free classes feature introductory talks, video's, practical workshops and general question and answer opportunities, making them perfect for seekers trying to establish a **state of yoga**, and they are available across London most evenings and throughout the UK. --- The idea is that you don't do yoga - you Achieve Yoga! --- Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps those who enjoy it, **reduce stress and increase wellness and health holistically.** It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it.Founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a world wide movement for **peace and self awakening**. --- All the meetings and classes are free of any charge. Each week we go through **simple meditation techniques**, often with guided meditations to help **re**duce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. --- We share tips on how to help stay in balance during the day and how to meditate at home. The meditation is based on connecting with the inner chakras (energy centres) and **balancing the subtle body**. --- The tradition and aims of meditation are explained which in essence is to be in the present with **no mental activity or thoughts** about the past or the future.Occasionally there are 1 day retreats to help those interested, deepen their individual experience and hear advice and tips from those who have been practicing for some time. It’s ultimately all about getting into ‘thoughtless awareness’, a **natural state** of being. --- We have a web site in London too which you can visit if you are ever there for more info about weekly meetings:[www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk](http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/)Join us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/London.Free.Meditation) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SahajL) --- 10 Reasons to try-out Sahaja Yoga Meditation in **Aberdeen in 2023** --- **It’s easy.** You don’t have to spend years living in the mountains to achieve enlightenment. You don’t have to give up anything or spend weeks in silence. You don’t have to learn mantras or wear special clothes or even try to clear my mind. The meditation simply happens spontaneously. The classes are easy and fun, and as long as you keep up your daily ten minutes of meditation you find you are able to achieve a deep and peaceful meditation on a regular basis. **It’s free.** You don’t pay for your meditation. There are no catches, and there are no hidden expenses. If you missed attending classes one week, it doesn’t matter. You just picked up the classes again when you could manage it. It is simply the generosity of spirit of other Sahaja Yoga meditation practitioners that allows Sahaja Yoga to be taught to whomever desires it, at no cost. **You can see results.** You feel relaxed and you feel a deep sense of calm. Now you can also feel your chakras (energy centres) and through the meditation techniques learnt along the way you can understand the vibrations of your own energy centres. If you feel unwell you meditate and use the techniques you’ve learnt to heal your chakras, and you can then feel the centres clearing, and as a consequence your health improves. **It’s all-inclusive.** All the major religions and their core teachings are acknowledged and respected in Sahaja Yoga. No one’s spiritual journey is right or wrong. And through meditation the wisdom of all the great gurus and saints is easily revealed and understood. In fact, you’ll find that since you’ve been meditating you’ll come to understand and appreciate the teachings of great teachers such as Lao Tse, Buddha and Mohammed. **You’re your own boss.** You meditate and introspect at your own pace. You don’t have to keep up with others, or feel pressured into doing things you’re not comfortable with. You are your own teacher, your own guru, your own master. This technique of meditation empowers you and enables you to help yourself. You don’t have to rely on anybody else. Of course, there are many people who practice Sahaja Yoga Meditation who can teach you a great deal about the yoga & meditation and its various techniques. However, all that you need is ultimately within you. **It’s everywhere.** Sahaja Yoga is practiced in almost every country in the world. So, no matter where you travel you can always locate a local Sahaja Yoga Meditation programme that you can attend. Whenever you get the chance, and no matter where you are, You try to link up with other Sahaja Yoga practitioners and enjoy a collective meditation. (Meditating with others is a much deeper and more powerful experience than meditating alone.) **It’s portable.** You don’t need to take anything with you to meditate: no mats, no potions, no special clothing or books. You can meditate anywhere – in a quiet room or on a noisy bus; at the beach or watching a movie. Thoughtless awareness (the state of meditation) is easy to achieve if you keep meditating daily, and it can be achieved in almost any situation. **It makes sense.** Everything you’ll learn will make sense. There is a lot of common sense in Sahaja Yogameditation, and even though not everything was known to you (for example, the chakras and their respective qualities), once you have a chance to learn more about the meditation, it feels very natural and comfortable. **Everybody does it.** When you begin a hobby or join a new group, you often find that there are particular types of people who are in the group with you. For example, some groups attract younger people, others older folk; some groups have a lot of people who are wealthy, or people who live in a certain part of town. In Sahaja Yoga you will find people from every walk of life, from every demographic – male and female, young and old, rich and poor, every shape, size and colour, with varying interests, languages and beliefs. You don’t have to be a certain type of person to do Sahaja Yoga meditation. It is one of those rarities: something for everybody. **You feel good.** Without fail, every time you sit down to meditate you feel better.

The main goal of ArteScouts is to meet in places with art exhibitions or art experiences, observe artworks, enjoy a dynamic activity, and discuss together. It's an activity for people of all ages and who are curious. This group offers face-to-face events twice a month and, normally, every two weeks.

Welcome! This meetup dedicated to all professionals involved in Cyber Security for Automated Processes and Control Systems including security for Operating Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA Systems, Transportation Systems, Building Control Systems (BCS), and even emerging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. Our purpose is to connect the professionals in the Greater Aberdeen area with real interest in or responsibility for the cyber security of these systems.

Once we have enough critical mass of interest in Aberdeen, we will gather for purposes of education, information exchange, and discovery of new opportunities and, yes, perhaps a few happy hours! If you are interested in serving on a committee to help shape this meetup experience, please contact the organizers directly.

Come along and learn about the Aberdeen Bitcoin scene. Everyone who is Bitcoin only is welcome Meeting starts at 6pm, stay for as little or aslong as you like For more info please contact @AberdeenBitcoin on twitter.

We are a group of people who seek to share knowledge and experience about data and cloud technologies with those who want to learn. It is important to us that this is freely available so that anyone who wants the opportunity to learn new skills or wants to share their knowledge with the technology community in Aberdeen can do so. **Code of Conduct** To ensure that we provide a welcoming and inclusive space for all attendees we require all group members to abide by the [Azure Data Tech Groups - Code of Conduct](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-tech-groups/code-of-conduct) which is published by Microsoft. Violations of this Code of Conduct will not be tolerated, and any violations should be reported to any of the organisers and will be treated in the strictest confidence. Consequences may include: * Verbal or written warnings. * Expulsion from the event and banning from future events. * Expulsion from the group. * Law enforcement contact if appropriate.

Welcome to ArteDesigners Club for creative Art and Design Lessons! This group is for anyone who has a passion for creativity and wants to improve their skills in art and design. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced artist wanting to refine your techniques, this is the place for you. We will have workshops, demonstrations, and group critiques to help members grow and support each other on their artistic journey. Join us to meet like-minded individuals, expand your artistic horizons, and have fun exploring all fields of art and design! This group offers face to face lessons twice a month and, normally, every two weeks.