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Virtual Halloween Party

On Friday 30th October, dates-n-mates Scotland held a virtual Halloween Party – It was our biggest virtual event yet!

dates-n-mates launches new online-only membership

2020 has seen a lot of changes happen especially in the way we are able to socialise with others.

dates-n-mates lockdown 2020 summary video

Director Tips: how to cope during the COVID-19 crisis

Hello, it is Sarah here. Hope everyone is keeping well. I know this is a very difficult time for us and it is a very chaotic time, especially when it’s affecting our mental health. So I am here to give you my top 5 tips that will hopefully help reduce anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tips have been very useful for me whilst I was furloughed and at home, so I hope these helpful tips will also be useful for you as well.

Aberdeen Director, Sarah, is back to work!

Last week we welcomed back to work our Director, Sarah. She will be helping with some of our online activities. Have a look at our interview with her regarding her lockdown experiences.

Andrew McCartney interviews Liz Slowey about dates n mates for Aberdeen’s 5th birthday

dates-n-mates Glasgow Director Andrew Mc Cartney interviewed Aberdeen’s champion Liz Slowey for the Aberdeen’s 5th birthday. Liz had some great things to say about dates n mates. Here is to another 5 years.

Volunteers Week 1-7 June 2020

This week is Volunteers week (1st -7th June), so we are taking the opportunity to celebrate and thank all of our member and non-member volunteers.

Member Interview: Richard

We asked dates-n-mates Aberdeen member, Richard, a few quick questions to share his thoughts on lockdown life.