Aberdeenshire Conversation Cafes
The first conversation café took place in May 2014 at Maud Resource Centre in support National Mental Health week. It was based on a concept about creating the right atmosphere and non-judgemental setting for local people to come together and discuss issues that were important to them and their community, this could be a geographic community or community of interest.
What is a Conversation Cafe?
Cafes are open to the general public to drop by for a free cuppa, a cake and a good blether! Occasional guest speakers, outings and activities.
Cafes are free, friendly and bring people together to listen, talk and provide support, including access to a broad range of community opportunities, activities and wellbeing support in the community.
To see and hear people talking about their experiences of attending a Conversation Cafe, please watch the video below:
Where can you find your local Conversation Cafe?
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Annual Conversation Cafe
There is also an annual Conversation Café Gathering event during Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival/Mental Health Week in mid-May. This has taken place at Haddo House Country Park for the past 3 years, last year’s event, in 2019, brought approximately 250 people together to take part in a variety of workshops, fun activities, to talk, eat and connect.
To find out more about this years annual Conversation Cafe Gathering (details to be added)
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To find out further information on Conversation Cafes in Aberdeenshire please contact
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