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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

The Buddy Beat

The Buddy Beat are a Renfrewshire djembe drumming group for adults with mental health experience. We promote social inclusion and help people self-manage their week. Now in our 12th year, we meet once a week in Johnstone.

Being part of the Buddy Beat reduces social isolation, improves self confidence and builds lasting friendships. We play for two hours each week, jamming, playing musical games and we also compose our own rhythms, which we share when we hold gigs/workshops (more than 200 to date). Check us out on Youtube too and see among others our award winning film "Keep the Beat...Our Journey in Rhythm"

Current opportunity

The Buddy Beat are a Renfrewshire drumming group for adults with mental health experience, aimed at promoting social inclusion and helping people self-manage their week. Now in our 2nd decade, we...