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We’ve been awarded the @QueensAwardVS the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and equivalent to an MBE! Huge thanks to all our volunteers and staff for their hard work, commitment and support. Read more: shmu.org.uk/queens-award #QAVS2020 @DCMS

A great weekend celebrating Scotland’s next generation of filmmakers🎬 Learners from all 5 Scottish BFI Film Academy programmes came together in Glasgow for a day of networking, film screenings, Q&As, & an inspiring progression pathways talk from Screen Scotland’s Gail Robertson

We have discontinued our use of X/Twitter as an organisation for the time being. You can follow us on Instagram - @shmumedia or on Facebook - just search for 'Station House Media Unit' to stay up to date with everything going on at shmuHQ!

It's the final week of nominations for The Angela Joss 'Bee You' Memorial Award 2025 🐝 Do you know someone who embodies community spirit, kindness, resilience and is an unsung hero within your community?💫 📅 Nominations close April 13th 🔗 forms.office.com/e/4eEBKxPVue

Last week, our CDM Foundation Apprentinceship group spent a session creating a promotional video for the Automotive FA - getting interviews and footage of the go-karts they have built for the course. We can't wait to see the final product! @WAberdeenshire

🎵Our Digital Media group has had some musical fun with Jack this week, learning about Ableton and BandLab and putting together some beats!🎹 @ABZWorks

Adele's radio training group have been taking the airwaves by storm this week and went live on air for the first time! 📻 If you are living in one of our areas and would like to register your interest for the next radio training group then get in touch - volunteer@shmu.org.uk

This week's Wellbeing Wednesday is bound to be a hoot! 🦉 We are very excited to have Bobs Buddies winging their way into our Wellbeing Hub tomorrow! Get in touch with Sarah if you'd like more information on how to get involved with our Wellbeing Wednesdays:

🎥Our next session Frame by Frame Film Club is Friday 14th February, 5:30PM – 8:00PM At this session, we’ll be discussing some of the most visually engaging films, including The Batman, Vertigo, La La Land and more! More info below! 🎞️

Ulla, Yvette and Zoe had a great time earlier this week at their first Engage sessions with a new cohort of young people in our studio space at Greyhope Community Centre. The group will working on a project and their employability skills🎥

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. 💬 You can find out more information on how you can take part in Time to Talk Day within your community and with your colleagues at the websites below: ✨timetotalkday.co.uk ✨seemescotland.org

We’re thrilled by the news that Belmont Cinema has secured three years funding from Creative Scotland, which includes support for the creation of the Education and Filmmaking Centre that shmu will be managing. We are delighted to be a part of this community focussed cinema.

Rhona & Zoe visited Greyhope School today to promote our new Torry Media Makers group starting next Thursday 6th February! Here is just a little peak of what they managed to capture! If you are P7-S2 & living in Torry, there is still time to sign up! bit.ly/GreyhopeMediaM…

Adele's Radio Training group are getting ready to hit the airwaves! 📻 In just a few weeks, this talented bunch have mastered everything from behind the scenes tech wizardry to on-air presentation skills. Today, they're diving into Broadcasting Guidelines!

Our Training Academy pupils from St Machar had a great time this week filming for their video game inspired short film. Any guesses as to what it could be? 🏎️ A lot of fun had using cameras and the drone to get some brilliant shots. We can't wait to see the finished film!

Aberdeen FC Community Trust are back at shmu with Music Memories on Wednesday 29th January 2pm - 3.30pm. Come along and reconnect through the power of music. Enquires to: ✉️jenna.mcdonald@afcct.org ☎️01224 009201 #AFCCT

💥ICYMI - Calling young creators in Torry - there is still time to sign up!💥 📍 Greyhope Community Centre 📅 Starts 6th Feb, 3:30–5pm 👥 P7–S2 More information below - come along and have some fun! 📝 Sign up: bit.ly/GreyhopeMediaM… ✉️ youth.media@shmu.org.uk

💪 Tune in at 1pm today for The Wellbeing Show with Sarah as she chats to PT, Calum Guild from Fit-Like Fitness. Calum and Sarah will be discussing all things fitness and the impact exercise has on your mental and physical health. 🧠 Listen live from 1pm to shmuFM - 99.8fm 📻

Delighted to be invovled at St Machar Academy's Wood Foundation YPI Fayre today! 🎉 Our team enjoyed meeting S1 pupils, sharing our charity's impact, and hearing their voices for future shmuFM jingles. #CashbackForCommunities

🎙️Are you interested in creating media content while learning new skills? Why not get in touch with shmu to find out about our personal and skills development courses that are coming up. Contact volunteer on volunteer@shmu.org.uk or 07592 355131 🎥

If you are heading to the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival today, come along and say hi to us 👋 Find out how shmu can support you with improving your overall wellbeing 😄 Can't come today, email Sarah on sarah.igesund@shmu.org.uk for more information