Duthie Park
A trip to Duthie Park, with no limits on where in the park you can go, what could be better?
An exciting new service for Aberdeen.
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In partnership with Shopmobility Aberdeen
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We are a charity whose aim is to increase independence, freedom, self esteem and choice for people with disabilities.Able to Socialise
Your Friends, Your Family, You're Included.
Ever been invited to join in with an outing or a social event but you were not sure if you would manage it?
Able Deen is here to assist you.
COVID 19 message
we are back on a limited timetable, with PPE for our staff, rigorous cleaning regimen for the equipment and social distancing rules as follows:
- No access to the interior of the vehicle
- Only the person using the service to approach the vehicle
- All instructions given by staff are to be followed
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Able to Shop
Your Clothes, Your Food, Your Choice.
Want to visit your local shops to get your food shopping, have your hair done, buy a gift for
someone or treat yourself to a fine piece?
Able Deen is here to assist you.
Able to Participate
Your City, Your Services, Your Say.
Have an issue you want to discuss with your local Councillor but can't get to their surgery, is there a big development happening near you and you want to see the plans but find it difficult to get out and about?
Able Deen is here to assist you.
Able to Visit
Your Parks, Your Gardens, You're There.
Fancy a visit to Duthie Park to have a trip round the Winter Gardens, Aberdeen Beach for a stroll along
the Prom or an ice cream cone, Johnstone Gardens to see all the beautiful plants?
Able Deen will be there to assist you.
Able to Volunteer
Your Skills, Your Enthusiasm, You're Needed.
Want to make real, practical, positive differences to people in your community? Want to learn new skills
and meet new people?
Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
Able Deen needs you!
Able to Explore
Your Places, Your Things, Your Way.
Whether it's going somewhere you haven't been in ages, finding somewhere completely new or trying
out an event or show.
Able Deen is here to assist you.
What is Able Deen?
Helping to connect the community.
The Able Deen service will take our wheelchairs, scooters and volunteers to the four corners of Aberdeen to enable people to access their local services, facilities, shops etc.
We want you to tell us where you would like Able Deen to visit and what you would like it to help you be Able to do.
Able Deen services
The Able Deen facility will be able to provide you with:
- The use of mobility equipment, manually powered wheelchairs, powered scooters and walking frames
- A volunteer companion to provide company and assistance when you are about and about
- A safe, quiet place to relax and gather your thoughts
11 hours ago
Able Deen is back in Kincorth today! Bag yourself a scooter/wheelchair & grab some essentials at the shops! Be glad to assist between 10-4pm! #abledeen2021 #kincorthshops #kincorth #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/fU1php4Ewt
Able Deen is back in Kincorth today! Bag yourself a scooter/wheelchair & grab some essentials at the shops! Be glad to assist between 10-4pm! #abledeen2021 #kincorthshops #kincorth #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/fU1php4Ewt
1 day ago
*weekly update* Able Deen areas;
22 Tue: Kincorth,
23 Wed: Torry,
24 Thu: Mastrick,
25 Fri: Seaton Park,
26 Sat: Hazlehead Park..
#abledeen2021 #abledeenareas #kincorth #torry #mastrick #seatonpark #hazleheadpark #aberdeen
*weekly update* Able Deen areas;
22 Tue: Kincorth,
23 Wed: Torry,
24 Thu: Mastrick,
25 Fri: Seaton Park,
26 Sat: Hazlehead Park..
#abledeen2021 #abledeenareas #kincorth #torry #mastrick #seatonpark #hazleheadpark #aberdeen
3 days ago
It's delightful Duthie Park for Able Deen today! You can find us between the gates at Polmuir Road & the Park Cafe! Our typical times: 10-4pm! See you soon! 😊 #abledeen2021 #duthiepark #theparkcafe #abletovisit #aberdeen https://t.co/ycsvHYdan5
It's delightful Duthie Park for Able Deen today! You can find us between the gates at Polmuir Road & the Park Cafe! Our typical times: 10-4pm! See you soon! 😊 #abledeen2021 #duthiepark #theparkcafe #abletovisit #aberdeen https://t.co/ycsvHYdan5
4 days ago
There's nothing better than a wee scoot along the beach front on a sunny day in Aberdeen. Able Deen will be near Footdee between 10-4pm today! #abledeen2021 #footdee #aberdeenbeach #abletoventure #aberdeen https://t.co/br9O4SXDmV
There's nothing better than a wee scoot along the beach front on a sunny day in Aberdeen. Able Deen will be near Footdee between 10-4pm today! #abledeen2021 #footdee #aberdeenbeach #abletoventure #aberdeen https://t.co/br9O4SXDmV
5 days ago
Able Deen is back at Byron Square today! Just pop in past for a wee shot of a scooter/wheelchair for the day + be aware of the improvements happening around the square during your shopping trip! See you between 10-4pm! #abledeen2021 #byronshops #byronsquare #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/KpFUra201d
Able Deen is back at Byron Square today! Just pop in past for a wee shot of a scooter/wheelchair for the day + be aware of the improvements happening around the square during your shopping trip! See you between 10-4pm! #abledeen2021 #byronshops #byronsquare #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/KpFUra201d
6 days ago
Hi Tillydrone, we look forward to seeing you today! We are hoping it brightens up a bit, especially, at ready to open time! Check us out if you fancy a scooter to aid in your shopping run! Our times are between 10-4pm! #abledeen2021 #tillydrone #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/BbceFrllOm
Hi Tillydrone, we look forward to seeing you today! We are hoping it brightens up a bit, especially, at ready to open time! Check us out if you fancy a scooter to aid in your shopping run! Our times are between 10-4pm! #abledeen2021 #tillydrone #abletoshop #aberdeen https://t.co/BbceFrllOm
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