Lively Minds provides a programme of events involving presentations from invited speakers from a diverse range of subjects and topics, all presented in an accessible and engaging manner.
Meetings take place in the Main Hall at Fountainhall at the Cross (previously Queen's Cross Church) and it is open to everyone. We start with a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee at noon followed by one hour presentation from around 12.30 pm until 1.30pm. £5 entry which includes lunch.
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With 20 years plus in Leadership roles across Cinemas, Arts Venues, Hospitality and Retail, Matt brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to this role. Having most recently helped open and run the Award-winning Montrose Playhouse he has seen first-hand and is passionate about delivering the cultural, well-being and economic benefits of a Community Cinema. He is honoured and excited to be part of reopening The Belmont in his hometown of Aberdeen."
Join Matt Buchanan Belmont CEO as he takes you on a journey from the Belmont's beginnings as a Trade Hall, and through its many incarnations all the way to the exciting plans to reopen.
SUMMER/AUTUMN 2026
Tuesday 1 Sep 'Diet Matters' with Prof. Alex Johnstone and Dr. Marta Lonnie
Tuesday 15 Sep 'A Window into Belmont's Past and Opening Doors to its Future' with Matt Buchannan, Belmont Cinema
Tuesday 6 Oct 'Nature's Return - Wildlife Recovery in Chernobyl' with Angela Miller
FRIDAY 16 Oct - Extra Meeting starting at 1.30 pm - 'Scots Fiddle Old and New' - Featuring the Music of Neil Gow, Scott Skinner and some of Alastair's Own Compositions with Alastair Savage and Gregor Blamey
Tuesday 27 Oct 'Our Union Street' with Bob Keiller
Tuesday 10 Nov ‘Woodend's Curative Workshop during WW1' with Irene Paterson
Tuesday 24 Nov ‘An Insight into the Work of Christian Aid' presenter to be confirmed