DVVA Social Inclusion Team

22/01/2026

Call out to all women in Dundee. Would you like to get out, be more active and meet new people? Dundee International Women's Centre have a walking group on a Tuesday between 10:30 and 12:00. Contact them for more details.

Walk it out with us! 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼🚶🏼‍♀️

Start your January strong with our weekly walking group.
Steps, games, and refreshments guaranteed.

Come for the walk, stay for the fun!

Need help with outdoor clothing (jackets etc.)? Just let us know, we’ve got you covered 💚

22/01/2026

Upcoming workshops through ScrapAntics. Learn new skills and meet new people. Please be aware there is a cost involved.

21/01/2026

Meet new people and learn new plants skills at Ninewells Community Garden this year. Volunteer in the garden for some therapeutic gardening or go along to one of their sessions to learn specific skills. Contact the garden for more information.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to get stuck in with the gardening jobs for 2026.

On the 6th February from 2-4pm we will relaunch our Practical Plants sessions. This is an informal practical gardening group where we will aim to identify and learn about the amazing selection of herbs and medicinal plants we have growing at Ninewells Community Garden. If you fancy trying something new or would like to enhance your skills then please come along and get involved.

20/01/2026

There are few activities that can achieve what horticulture and gardening can. The act of gardening helps us keep fit and connect with others, enjoy and be part of nature and revel in colour, aroma, wildlife and beauty. Get in touch If you feel horticulture could help YOUR Wellbeing.
Call 01382 227288 or emwil [email protected] for more information

20/01/2026

Do you struggle with your digital skills? Are you over 65 or disabled? There is still time to take part in the AbilityNet skills training sessions at Just Bee Productions.

This Thursday at 1.30pm 🤩

19/01/2026

A Social and Learning Event has been arranged through Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership along with local Care Providers, Advocating Together and Dates-n-Mates Scotland. The event is for over 18's only and must be booked. See leaflet for booking details.

The event will take place on Friday 20th February from 12 Noon at Fairmuir Social Club,17 Balgray Street, Dundee.

You can attend part or all of the event.

There will be Information Sessions from 12-2pm which will allow people to explore ways to support friendships and relationships in the safest way possible. These can be attended by practitioners, care workers, family carers and people with disabilities.

Dates-n-Mates Scotland will share information about their service and the support they give to people in other areas of Scotland.

There will be a session from a Public Health Specialist from NHS Tayside which will explore what practitioners, care workers and family carers are looking for in terms of learning materials around safe relationships.

In another session Dates-n-Mates will discuss "What it takes to be a good friend?’ and provide an opportunity to explore what relationships might be like. There will be information Stalls from 12- 2pm.

You will have an opportunity to share your views on what is needed regarding Friendships and Relationships for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism in Dundee.

If you want to give your view, but are not attending the event, please get in touch with [email protected] by email or phone and leave a message to ask Joyce to phone you back- 01382 433947.

At 2pm-5pm there will be a Daytime Disco, a buffet and a Bar will be provided by the Social Club. There will be quiet activities through-out for those who need a break.

Although we have been lucky to receive some support for the event there is a small charge for those who attend.

16/01/2026

Looking for activities in your local area to get involved in? Take a look at our Social Inclusion Padlet to see what's available.
DVVA Mental Health Engagement
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action

Your central point for information on the DVVA Social Inclusion services, and other groups and activities taking place across Dundee. Please see the videos and posts in the information section on the left hand side of the screen for details on how to use the Padlet. Some of the activities may have a...

15/01/2026

New opportunity to meet new people within green spaces. Wellbeing Works Dundee are running a Grow the Grower course. Contact them for more information.

Our Grow the Grower course, based at our Dundee law allotment supports people to learn gardening skills, visit local community gardens and use nature to improve mental health and wellbeing.

12/01/2026

Meet new people and learn something new or develop your skills in January! RSCDS Dundee have Scottish Country Dancing classes lined up for January. More details below.