A great way to meet new people, have fun together through a range of hobbies and activities

Socialising and meeting new people while doing many different activities can make life more fulfilling. This can help older people feel good about themselves and their life in general. Spending time with others can prevent the feeling of loneliness and gives them the chance to share their experiences and thoughts

When : Tuesday, 1.00pm – 3.00pm

We arrange transport for those that require additional assistance. 

 

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Activities

Out door activities

Walking groups, trips to Dundee Rep Theatre and many more

Healthy Lifestyle

Cancer awareness, healthy eating, balanced diet, aerobics, indoor kurling and many other activities

Music & Arts

Flower arrangement, African Drums, drama and many other activities

How we have fun

Watch how we stay fit

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Cooking

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Wednesday, 1pm – 3pm 

This class prepares delicious food with a healthy twist. Learn to cook a variety of food from around the world 

Baking

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Monday, 1 pm- 3 pm 

An introduction to baking and cake decoration:  this social class allows women to learn new skills, meet new people and be part of a social group. Share recipes from different cultures and countries. 

Sewing

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Monday, 1pm – 3pm

Suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to sew: in particular how to make shalwar kamez (traditional asian trousers). You will learn how to follow a pattern, cutting techniques and how to use sewing machine.

Arts

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Wednesday, 10am – 12pm

Taught by a volunteer and Fine Art postgraduate student, these lessons are tailored to the abilities and interests of the class members. Previous projects include : clay modelling,paper mache decorations, painting on canvas, decorative crafts ,and pop-up card-making

Basic Arts & Craft

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Thursday, 1pm – 2.30pm 

For women who like a more relaxed atmosphere: this class is tailored for women with additional support needs. Members work on basic arts and craft projects. The projects in this class are usually seasonal (for example summer class project in the run up to summer)  

Make Do and Mend

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Monday, 10am – 12pm

Learn different crafts such as knitting and sewing. Make new things from recycled fabrics. Past projects include making handbags from old t-shirt. 

Flourish

Tuesday, 01.00pm – 03.00pm

Provide’s children activities and a separate workshop for mums. Flourish aims to improve the confidence of children and mums and reduce feelings of isolation, in addition to promoting health and mental wellbeing. Find out more about Flourish. 

  


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Download 2016 timetable and class programme

Other Classes

SQA Qualification

Educational Classes

Employability

 

Aged between 12 – 21? Join us in a range of activities that would enhance your personal, social, experiential and educational skills

Share and learn about one another’s cultures by participating in a range of local and national youth and community events

Why join Macara Youth Group?

• To gain confidence

• Social skills are improved and /or developed

• You can express yourself more easily in front of other girls

• Parents ‘allow’ their daughters to attend as it is a girls only group

• To have fun with friends away from your own home

• To express yourself

What do you learn at Macara:

• Communication skills

• Team work

• How to be yourself and interact with others

• How to make new friends

• Leadership skills

Activities:

• Healthy Eating and Exercise

• Knitting

• Cooking

• Dancing

• Sewing and many other activities

What you need to know

Cost

£2 per session

Induction

You will be invited to the induction with your mother/guardian present. A new member pack will be provided to you which includes – your new member form, General Permission form, Emergency contact details, Macara Rules & Regulations, Current Timetable.

Day & Time

Thursday 5.30pm – 8.30pm

History of Macara

Macara was born in 1998 as a homework club. Prior to 1998 there had been no consistent BME girls group/activities running in the Dundee area. A lack of culturally appropriate and non-academic extra curricular activities created a gap in experiential learning and socialisation for many BME girls and young women.

The group historically consisted mainly of girls and young women from Asian Pakistan heritage, there have always been a few girls in the group from different ethnic origin but most are from Asian decent – Bangladeshi, Indian, Memon. However girls from North Africa, Middle East, China and Scotland have attended over the years.

The group currently has 18 members and we are always looking for new members to join

What is in a name….

In 2004 the group decided to choose a formal name: we wanted to represent diverse cultures and their Scottish background. The group decided that they wanted to use the Scottish prefix ‘Mac’ prefix followed by a word which represented empowerment. After copious amounts of research they chose Ara which in Arabic means opinions. Collectively the mean of Macara is ‘Scottish women of opinions’

You must become a member to join any classes or activities.

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A great chance to meet new people and taste authentic cultural cuisines

 

 

Lunch club is a good opportunity to practice spoken English.

Our lunch club includes delicious hot food prepared by DIWC volunteers

It is open to all members. 

When : EveryTuesday 12.00pm – 01.00pm 

Price : £1.50 for members

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Watch how we celebrated Burns Lunch

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