Aberdeen FC is proud to be a thriving, community driven football club who aim to have a positive impact far beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch
. We recognise our unique standing in the local community and appreciate the importance of giving something back as we actively engage with the local communities that support and sustain the club.
Here is a small taster of the recent activity that various representatives of the football club have undertaken this past while in our efforts to interact with our local community.
During last term AFC in the Community coaches Rob Fearn and Stephen Boddie were busy delivering the Food Standards Agency school visit programme in the Peterhead and Fraserburgh Area. The 6 week programme consists of short fun based football coaching sessions, however the coaches also introduce key messages on Healthy Activity, Nutrition and Food Hygiene. The FSA provide all the pupils and class teachers with a Mission book to work through so they can learn more about leading a Healthy Lifestyle. Over 300 Primary 4 and 5 pupils took part.
“The children have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in this project and have all gained a better knowledge of how to lead a healthier lifestyle. They particularly enjoyed the football sessions with Rob. Even those with no interest in Football enjoyed the activities and learning new skills.” Kimberley Stephen, St. Andrews P4/5
“A super resource that is very well organised. The children have thoroughly enjoyed football sessions as well as completing the mission book activities.” Lynne Dick, Lochpots Primary 5.
Special thanks to Caitlin Dudley and Paul Winter from Aberdeenshire Active Schools for their help with organising the programme.
Aberdeen FC recently donated old training kit to pupils from Websters High School for a recent visit to Kenya. Staff from Litein High School in Kenya received strips as well as children from Nyahera Orphanage. They are pictured below wearing their AFC strips.
Several members of the first team visited the participants of AFC in the Community’s October Holiday Programme to chat to the youngsters and sign some autographs.
Josh Magennis visited Kintore Primary School to promote AFC’s fantastic fundraising through football scheme Dons Day Out, sponsored by CNR International. Josh posed for a photo with CNR’s Vice-President of Finance, Barry Duncan.
Peter Pawlett visited Byron Boys Club with Pentagon Freight to present the Boys Club with their new shirts and sign some autographs. Both Peter and the shirts are sponsored by Pentagon Freight.
