Hello and welcome to everyone who will be joining us for the Spring Seedling 2022!

We are excited to meet you all on Saturday 26th March and very much looking forward to engaging in a day of open exploration and discovery. In this welcome pack you'll find details of the day's schedule, information on how to get to the venue, as well well as some links to places of interest around Aberdeen that you may wish to explore.

As you will be aware, The Spring Seedling is a workshop exchange series event and we will be actively encouraging all those attending to approach it with an open sense of curiosity, playfulness, exploration and possibility. We welcome new discoveries and moments of reflection. In preparation for the event, we simply ask that you bring with you an open mind so that you may get the most from the full day's events. 

We hope we've provided you with all the information you need in preparation for the event in this welcome pack. However, if you have any further questions or queries, please feel free to get in touch with us directly at anna.a.dako@gmail.com or via the contact link below.

We look forward to meeting you all very soon!

Take care,

Anna and the Spring Seedling Team

What You'll Need

On the day of The Spring Seedling, we advise that you bring the following with you:

• Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely
• Warm socks
• Water /drinks to ensure you remain hydrated
• Lunch - you can bring a packed lunch and eat on the premises or you may prefer to purchase lunch from one of the food outlets nearby, of which there are many. (Anna recommends the Aberdeen Art Gallery - just 1 minute from the Schoolhill Studio - for lunch!) There will be an hour break for lunch.

Schedule

Registration and initial greetings will begin from 9:30am until 10am. 

The first workshop will begin at 10am and the day will conclude with the exchange and closing remarks at 6:00pm.

There will be an hour for lunch, between 12:30pm - 1:30pm and two 15 minute breaks following each of the afternoon workshops. The full schedule can be accessed using the link below.

Stay Connected

You can stay updated with all the latest information on The Spring Seedling via the Dunami website.

You can also join and follow our Facebook page for updates, as well as using the Spring Seedling event page as a space to virtually meet other participants and share ideas, reflections and images from the day!

If you want to find out more about Anna's work and the Felt Thinking methodology ahead of the Spring Seedling event, you can also explore the Walks to Wellbeing with Audio Guidance. The first two audio guides are available to access free of charge.

Plan Your Trip

The Spring Seedling will be held at The Schoolhill Studio (Citymoves) Aberdeen, Scotland.

The venue is easily accessible by car, train or bus.

Parking

There is no parking at the venue itself. However, there are several car parks located nearby including Bon Accord Car Park (Harriet Street), Denburn Car Park or Bon Accord Car Park (Loch Street).

The full address for the venue is: The Schoolhill Studio, Triplekirks, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1JS.

By Train

If arriving by train, the venue can be reached on foot within 10 minutes from the train station. 

Walk south-west on Guild Street, following it as it turns slightly right onto Bridge Street. Turn right on Union Street, then left onto Belmont Street. At the end of the road, turn left onto Schoolhill and the venue will be on the left.

By Bus

Buses numbers 3, 12 and 59 all stop at the Wallace Statue (Stop N3), which is less than 5 minutes walk from the venue.

From the Airport

If arriving from Aberdeen Airport, you can catch the 727 or X27 buses from the Airport to Aberdeen city centre. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes on the bus, followed by a 7-10 minute walk from the bus stop to the venue.

Covid-19 Measures

We will be following all government guidance on Covid-19, including the guidelines and requirements put in place by Citymoves to ensure the safety of all those attending the event. To find out more about these, please follow this link.

We are recommending that all attendees continue to wear a face mask when indoors, unless exempt. Please also ensure that you bring hand sanitiser with you and we will ensure that there are plenty of opportunities for people to wash their hands regularly. 

We also ask that if possible, all attendees undertake a lateral flow test prior to the event. This will help us to keep everyone safe and to feel more comfortable during the event.

Accommodation

The venue is located in the centre of Aberdeen, with several different types of accommodation very close by, ranging from AirBnBs, to hotels and B&Bs.

For details of the latest accommodation available, we recommend using Booking.com. 

Alternatively, there is also a Travelodge hotel nearby.

Places of Interest 

Aberdeen has a wealth of sites to visit! If you have the time to explore the city, you may want to make a stop at one of these local spots:

• Aberdeen Art Gallery
• Aberdeen Maritime Museum
• Aberdeen Harbour
• Provost Skene's House
• Seaton Park

There are also a range of shopping centres, numerous restaurants and cafes nearby to choose from and, of course, the beaches around Aberdeen if you have time to enjoy a stroll.