Other Useful Information

Meeting places for ethnic minorities
English language classes
Information booklets in other languages
Useful addresses and contacts
Financial advice

Meeting places for ethnic minorities:

The Peterhead Hot Spot

The Peterhead Hot Spot has a ‘drop in’ for migrant workers (and families) on a Saturday afternoon. English language classes are available.

Contact Gunta Lielmane for more information: 07835057335 or email lielmanegunta@hotmail.com

Fraserburgh Community Centre

The Fraserburgh Community Centre has a ‘drop in’ for migrant workers (and families) on a Saturday morning and a Wednesday afternoon.

Contact Lada Copic for more information: 01346 518788 or email lada.copic@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Banff Community Centre

Banff Community Centre has a ‘drop in’ for migrant workers (and families) on a Friday evening.
Contact Johnny Barton for more information and also on English Language classes: 07908598449
jonny_barton2001@yahoo.com

Inverurie Community Centre

Inverurie Community Centre holds English Language classes for ethnic minorities.

Contact Catherine Atkinson for further information: 01467 620353 or email catherine.atkinson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

International Centre

41 Union Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BN
Tel: 01224 210 025
Email info@intercentre.org.uk

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm

Drop In hours: Mon, Tue & Wed - 10am - 2pm

24 hour answering machine

Community Centres

Phone your local Community Centre to see if there are any classes or ‘drop ins’ that may interest you.

Religion

English language classes

Aberdeen City Council holds (free) English Language classes for ethnic minorities. Contact Rosemary Weir for further information: 01224 497163 or email roweir@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Aberdeenshire Council holds (free) English Language classes for ethnic minorities. Contact Jennifer Walker for further information email jennifer.walker@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
International Centre holds (free) English Language classes for ethnic minorities, email info@intercentre.org.uk
International House Aberdeen
Easy English Aberdeen
Aberdeen College
- Information for International Students
Aberdeen University Language Centre
Aberdeen City and Shire Council translation and interpreting service, email InterTrans@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Language Line
Online English Language Dictionary

Information booklets in other languages

Useful addresses and contact numbers

General Advice

Citizens Advice Scotland
Govan Law Centre - list of CAB office in Grampian, Highland & Islands
Citizens Advice Bureau (Scotland)
Scotland is the Place - Living and Working in Scotland
Aberdeen City Council - Living and working in Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire Community Safety Group - Living and working in Aberdeenshire
Grampian Police - Reporting to the Police (non emergency)
Tel: 0845 6005700
Grampian Women’s Aid
Aberdeen University International Students
Robert Gordon’s University International Students

Housing Advice

Housing Advice Information (Scotland) - A new website to help migrants, refugees and housing staff understand what housing and related benefits non-UK nationals are entitled to has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland
Shelter Scotland - Helpline for housing advice
Positive Action in Housing
Better Renting Scotland
Private Rented Housing Panel - guidance on your rights
Home Insurance
- Confused.com
- Moneysupermarket.com
TV Licensing - Get a TV licence
SACRO - Community Mediation service
110 Crown Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6HJ
Tel: 01224 560570
DPHS (Disabled Persons Housing Service)
43 Raeden Court, Aberdeen. AB15 3PF
Tel: 01224 810222
Houseability