Mid Deeside Community Trust has successfully run a number of community education courses, most of which were held at the Deeside Community Centre in Aboyne. These included art, photography, an introduction to European Cultural History 1500-2016, conversational Spanish and French and also a FREE Russian taster session.

CURRENT COURSES AVAILABLE

FREE Emergency Life Support Skills

These courses are great for families, especially those who live outside the village.  The course is open for ages 10+  The 2 hour course includes: Recovery position, CPR, De-fib familiarisation, choking, bleeding and heart attacks.

If you would like to learn more or to enrol in a two hour free course contact Sam Basford in the Mid Deeside Community Trust office:

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POSSIBLE FUTURE COURSES:

The Qigong Class - These classes study the Daoyin Yangsheng Gong system of health care, starting with the exercises to strengthen the muscles, bones and tendons.   Practicing Qigong regularly encourages efficient respiration, stimulating the flow of Qi and energy within the body, helping to cultivate mental calmness, improve physical fitness and prolong life.

The Taiji Class – You will be learning Wudang 9-Step Taijiquan a fundamental form that is the foundation of all Wudang Taijiquan routines.  It incorporates Wuji Standing and taiji ball holding, the interchange of yin and yang and the prime eight movements (Ba Fa) of Taijiquan.  This art focuses on the body, spirit, mind, Qi and strength.  It reflects the theory that man/woman is an integral part of nature.  The Wudang 9-step Taijiquan is a dynamic martial art routine for health cultivation and prolonging life.

Conversational Spanish

French for Beginners

If you would like to teach a course or are interested in learning something different please contact Sam Basford on 013398 85222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.