News from Thu 22-May-2025
We have a full Saturday this weekend and it looks like rain, so be prepared, SPSC will have an early action keep an eye on their social media for updates then a Picnic by AAFA at Marshal college, Everyone is welcome.
In the news we have a member of kneecap being arrested for terrorism, by a state with supports genocide perpetrated against the Palestinian people: https://www.doubledown.news/watch/2025/may/22/lowkey-exposes-whos-really-trying-to-destroy-kneecap.
There was also a protest outside the Scottish parliament, over the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of “sex”, and the Scottish government’s response to it. https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/17/scottish-parliament-holyrood-trans-protest-supreme-court/
ASC
Events for the next two weeks, for more info check out our Website.
Meeting Room Online Socialist Workers Party |
Thursday
May
22nd
18:00-19:00
BST |
Weekly meeting
External Health Care Workers 4 Palestine |
Friday
May
23rd
18:00-19:00
BST |
Aberdeen HCW for Peace urge you to act NOW to save our colleagues in Gaza and the starving, homeless population they serve.
Outside Suttie Centre, Foresterhill Health Campus, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN
Meeting Room Radical FIlm Club |
Friday
May
23rd
19:00-22:00
BST |
Join us for TransFiction: A Night of Queer Short Cinema, where we celebrate diverse stories and voices in a fun and inclusive environment!
Special showing from film maker. Eventbrite booking
External Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament North East |
Saturday
May
24th
10:45-12:15
BST |
CND North East monthly outreach stall. Do join us.
Saint Nicholas street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BU
External Aberdeen Anti-Fascist Alliance |
Saturday
May
24th
11:00-13:00
BST |
Lets Bring the community together for a community picnic, outside Marischal College
Free Veggie Soup and Rhubarb & Custard from Food Not bombs
Bring a picnic blanket, Something to eat and good vibes.
Keep an eye on the weather as there is a rain forecast for the afternoon.
Meeting Room Aberdeen Social Centre |
Saturday
May
24th
13:00-15:00
BST |
Every week we have our Radical Cafe. a space to meet and build those connections with local activists.
Come along for convivial chat, a look at the new books in the swap and shop, and meet other people active in the city.
Vegan treats will be provided from Vegan Bay Bakery! Also we regularly have Zapatista Coffee.
Meeting Room Fossil Free Pride |
Saturday
May
24th
18:00-20:00
BST |
FFP organising for its bloc at Grampian Pride.
External Disabled People Against the Cuts |
Wednesday
May
28th
08:30-12:00
BST |
Join protest and fight back against cruel budget cuts targeting disabled folk and their families.
Aberdeenshire Council HQ, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, AB16 5GB
Meeting Room Online Socialist Workers Party |
Thursday
May
29th
18:00-19:00
BST |
Weekly meeting
External Health Care Workers 4 Palestine |
Friday
May
30th
18:00-19:00
BST |
Aberdeen HCW for Peace urge you to act NOW to save our colleagues in Gaza and the starving, homeless population they serve.
Meeting Room Food Not Bombs |
Friday
May
30th
19:00-20:00
BST |
Food Not Bombs meeting
External Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign |
Saturday
May
31st
11:00-13:00
BST |
Weekly Demonstration in Support of Palestine, fighting ethnic-cleansing, apartheid, genocide and colonialism.
the location will be called in the week before each Saturday.
Meeting Room Aberdeen Social Centre |
Saturday
May
31st
13:00-15:00
BST |
Every week we have our Radical Cafe. a space to meet and build those connections with local activists.
Come along for convivial chat, a look at the new books in the swap and shop, and meet other people active in the city.
Vegan treats will be provided from Vegan Bay Bakery! Also we regularly have Zapatista Coffee.
Meeting Room Trans Grampian |
Sunday
June
1st
12:00-17:00
BST |
Support and social space by and for trans people, all ages 18 and over are welcome!
Middle Room The Mutual Improvement Union |
Sunday
June
1st
19:00-20:30
BST |
A reading group collectively selecting short text to read and discuss, the reading could be anything from a news article, blog post, pamphlet to a short play.
The names comes from a similar reading group from the 19th century with the intention to educate the community on socialism and understanding the modern world.
Meeting Room Living Rent |
Tuesday
June
3rd
19:00-20:30
BST |
Living Rent Aberdeen Group's regular meetings to discuss any necessary order of business, and to strategise.