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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · 17d

Today at Scrap - BOOKBINDING! 📔

Frances will guide you through making your own sketchbook from resources we've saved from landfill 🤍

#sustainableart #communitylearning #volunteerled #upskilling

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Sep 8

gofund.me/17f6d4e25

Donate to Support Scrap Thursdays: A Warm, Welcoming Space for All, organized by Scrap Antics CIC Creative Recycling

Every Thursday, something beautiful happens on the top flo… Scrap Antics CIC Creative Recycling needs your support for Support Scrap Thursdays: A Warm, Welcoming Space for All

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our fundraiser has nearly reached our first milestone! We're blown away by the support. 🥹🫶

Can you help us to reach £2000 this week?

#fundraising #communityaction #dundee #communitymatters #dundeecommunity

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us in celebrating the community of Whitfield. We'll be there along with our friends Dundee Changemakers to play, share food and connect 🤍🌿

All welcome!

ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you for the support 🫶

Good thing we had the whole team on hand + all the supplies for some makeshift sandbags 😅

Glad you didn't get caught! Be sure to pop down to ScrapStore this week!

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our fundraiser has jumped up to £1380 - we're 70% of the way to our first milestone of £2000

You can support us by sharing this post, donating if you can and popping to ScrapStore to pick up a bargain in our flash flood sale! 🌊🤍♻️

www.gofundme.com/f/8dat7-supp...

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Aug 13

Save Scrap Thursdays! 🌟

Each week we open our doors to give the community a warm, welcoming safe space in Dundee. ☕️

These sessions are a life line for new Scots, asylum seekers, the elderly and underserved families across the city. Please give if you can 🙏

gofund.me/5e5eef97

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our ScrapStore is having another bag sale next Saturday!

12th of June 12pm - 4pm
Unit 2, Meadow Mill, W Henderson's Wynd, Dundee DD1 5BY

Please come along to our ScrapStore and fill a bag for life with all the wonderful resources available.
Free entry for scrapstore members or £2.00 day pass.

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UNESCO City of Design Dundee @designdundee.bsky.social · Jun 30

Fuse Jam! 5 comes to Central Library + @scrapantics.bsky.social Wellgate 👾

Organised by @shimmerglitch.bsky.social + @susepicious.bsky.social of @biomecollective.bsky.social, join on August 1-3 for a playful games jam 🤩

Find out more + book your ticket here ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fuse-jam-5...

Fuse Jam! 5

Fuse Jam is a space to be playful and creative with other people in a game jam format.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 27

ScrapAntics wanted to give a massive thank you to everyone who came to be part of Scotland's first national football tournament for refugees and asylum seekers as part of World Refugee Day!

Massive thank you's to everyone who came and all of our partners and funders for making the day possible!

ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 27

There is still time to apply to be our new Resilence Worker! 🫶♻️❤

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! ❤
Follow the link for more info here:
uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
Closing date is 1st Jul 🌟

ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 17

ScrapAntics are looking for a friendly and committed Resilience Worker to join our team. This exciting role is all about supporting community to make positive changes for them and the Planet.

Follow the link for more info here:
uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...

Closing date is 1st Jul

ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 17

Its nearly time for Scotlands first ever refugee football tournament!

www.eventbrite.com/e/scrapantic...

Then stay on for a delicious meal to celebrate together.

Free and all are welcome.

#refugeefestscot #football #community #sport #togther #dundee #tourament @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 12

Have you got the date in your diary?
Refugee Festival Scotland is coming up and we will be celebrating in Baxter Park with a free family fun day!

Bring a picnic blanket and let’s celebrate #RefugeeFestivalscot !

Thanks to @thenationallottery.bsky.social @migranthelp.bsky.social

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 12

Scrap Thursdays is a free, welcoming drop-in space for all everyone is welcome.

We create. We connect. We care. We share.

But we need your help to keep this soulful, sustainable community space alive this summer.

Donate today: gofund.me/a8d47bda

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 3

ScrapAntics is proud to host Scotland’s first national football tournament for refugee and asylum seekers as part of World Refugee Day!

www.eventbrite.com/e/scrapantic...

Free and everyone welcome.

thank you @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social @nationallottery.bsky.social @migranthelp.bsky.social

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · Jun 3

Not long til ScrapAntics big gathering of the summer, celebrating our amazing refugee community!

www.eventbrite.com/e/scrapantic...

All welcome, all free.

Thank you to @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social @TheNationalLotteryCommunityFund and @migranthelp.bsky.social #refugeefest2025

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 27

Want to see some local Art and support local Dundee Artists?
@artantics_dundee is having its yearly exhibition!

@ Unit 5 50 West Henderson's Wynd
Dundee DD1 5BY
(Right across from the Verdant Works Museum !)

Free refreshments will also be provided.
Come along and bring a friend!

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 27

ScrapAntics are in full swing preparing for our annual celebration for Refugee Festival Scotland!

www.eventbrite.com/e/scrapantic...

We will be at Baxter Park this year!

Come and join us all welcome.

Thank you #RefugeeFestivalScotland #TheNationalLotteryCommunityFund @migranthelp.bsky.social

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 26

Needing support with your energy bills and advice on how to save money?

@changeworks.bsky.social @dundeecarerscentre.bsky.social are providing a free drop in energy event.

Wed 28 May 10am to 2pm
ScrapAntics Community Space, Lvl 2, Wellgate
FREE all welcome

Refreshments provided

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 20

ScrapAntics would like to invite you to a powerful film screening of Hostile on Wed 21st May at Steps Theatre, Central Library.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hostile-fi...

'Hostile a moving documentary that explores UK’s policies on asylum seekers and the impact these have on individuals and communities.'

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 13

Interested in Volunteering opportunities?

DVVA will be at our ScrapThursday session this week providing information and support on how you can get involved!

Thurs May the 15th 12.30pm - 2.30pm
ScrapAntics Community space Lvl 2 Wellgate
Refreshments provided
Drop in and everyone is welcome

ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 13

Playful Gardens was buzzing this weekend with over 500 visitors who came to enjoy all of the acitivites @ Botanic Garden, University of Dundee.

Massive thank you to all of the families who came along to Play!

Our tired but happy team look forward to seeing you all at the next Playful Gardens!

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ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 13

Our founder Sandy and some of the Whitfield Dundee Changemakers Hub had a visit to Dundee’s incinerator plant!

Learning recycling, creating energy from waste and how we can do our bit reducing our consumption of resources.

Big Thanks to Sarah Cartmill MVV Environment for organizing our visit!❤️

ScrapAntics @scrapantics.bsky.social · May 13

ScrapAntics have been involved in amazing project with Uppertunity!

Helping create beautiful sculptures, decorations as part of an installation celebrating History and Nature at Dudhope Castle!
Friday 6th June
11AM – 1PM
Dudhope Castle Grounds

Free | Drop-in | Open to all!