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 fortnight in our efforts to interact with our local community.

Craig Brown opened the Oldmeldrum Show in glorious weather where all the usual activities were very much to the fore – pipe bands, shot putt, hammer throw, highland dancing, athletics etc with magnificent stalls of local produce. Craig gave an introductory talk, then judged the children’s rosette competition and contributed to the BBC Documentary being made about Robbie Shepherd who was MC for the day.

Craig Brown played in team captain, Sandy Jones’ Scottish Sporting Celebrity Golf Team against Barry Hearn’s England. This Thistle v Rose event, narrowly won by Scotland, was on the famous Loch Lomond course. King’s Links Professional, Paul Girvan, was another representative from this part of the world. Craig also attended the Glasgow Hospice Golf Classic hosted by Alex McLeish and Mick McCarthy and a charity event for Motor Neuron Disease at Western Gailes Golf Club.

AFC in the Community attended the SPL Music Box Summer School Holiday Programme at Aberdeen Foyer.

Several AFC representatives attended the Aaron Williams Tournament Dinner at Pittodrie. Attending the event were AFC Vice Chairman, George Yule; Head of Scouting. Colin Grant; Head of Youth Academy, Neil Simpson; Former player, ‘Chalky’ Whyte; Director, Craig Brown and Community Co-ordinator, Claire Garrett. Speeches were delivered by Joe Harper and John Gahagan.

Craig Brown was the Principal Guest at Hazelhead Primary School where he gave an address to students and parents and presented Achievement Awards to the successful youngsters.

First Team players visited the kids taking part in AFC Soccer School to meet the kids and sign some autographs.

AFC was one of 64 teams competing at the prestigious Sporting Challenge event at the AECC in aid of 4 charities; Monty’s Maggies Appeal, Kayleigh’s Wee Stars, Christian Aid and Friends of Roxburghe House. The impressively large attendance of around 650 enjoyed a fine evening hosted by Sky Sports presenters, Jim White and Alan McInally. AFC Director, Colin Welsh, gave an eloquent presentation as his company, Simmons and Company International, was the main sponsor. The AFC team contained Club Captain, Russell Anderson and Directors, Ian Jack and Craig Brown.

Ally Prockter, Head of AFC in the Community and Angus the Bull joined members of the Torry Community Council to discuss the future use of the Old Torry Sports Centre, Victoria Road, Torry and to help publicise the fun day being planned for Saturday 3 August 2013 from 10am to 3pm.

Some very happy local children took the opportunity to race with Angus on the bowling green. Torry Community Council are keen to make better use of the facilities and are looking to make it available for tennis, football, bowling and other activities to help the local community.