Uterine Health Alliance

One of the most valuable moments at the Aberdeen Women’s Health Picnic was having Penny Gillies, Health Improvement Practitioner at NHS Grampian, bring sexual and reproductive health education directly into our community space.

Penny spoke with clarity, warmth and professionalism about sexual health, blood-borne viruses, testing, prevention, relationships, fertility awareness and how women can access support through NHS services. She helped break down topics that many women often feel unsure, embarrassed or afraid to ask about.

What made her session especially powerful was how practical and open it felt. She answered puzzling and important questions around sexual and reproductive health, helping women understand not just what they need to know, but how to take the next step - whether that means getting tested, asking for help, protecting their health, or accessing trusted services.

Her presence reminded us why credible community health education matters. When women receive clear, trusted information in a safe and welcoming space, confidence grows, stigma reduces, and better health choices become possible.

Thank you, Penny, for bringing your NHS experience, compassion and knowledge to the Aberdeen community. Your contribution helped make the day more informed, more empowering and more impactful.

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At the heart of Dr Monika’s session was a message every woman deserves to hear:

You are not difficult. You are not exaggerating. Your symptoms deserve to be understood with care, evidence and compassion.

During the Aberdeen Women’s Health Picnic: Dr Monika brought depth, clarity and humanity to the conversation around nutrition, gut health, lifestyle and women’s wellbeing. Her session moved beyond the usual surface-level advice of “eat less, lose weight and manage stress,” instead reminded us that women need to be heard, believed and supported with credible information.

Through her B.A.D philosophy - Balanced, Authentic and Deserving she encouraged women to support their bodies without perfection, honour their individual health journeys, and reject the idea that pain, heavy bleeding, hormonal changes or digestive symptoms should simply be accepted as “normal.”

Her session combined science with empathy - giving women practical insight while affirming that their lived experiences matter.

Thank you, Dr Monika, for bringing evidence-based knowledge, warmth and truth into our community space.

It was indeed a privilege to have you bloom with us ❤️

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In Full Bloom began with heritage, sound and spirit.

We opened the Aberdeen Women’s Health Picnic: In Full Bloom with one of Scotland’s most powerful cultural sounds, the Scottish bagpipes.

For generations, the sound of the pipes has carried deep meaning across Scottish life, marking moments of honour, welcome, unity, remembrance and celebration. More than music, the bagpipes are a voice of heritage - bold, emotional and unmistakably Scottish.

To begin our picnic this way was deeply meaningful. Before the talks, laughter, learning and conversations began, the pipes spoke first, welcoming us into a day of community, purpose and togetherness.

It was a beautiful Scottish opening to a day that brought women, speakers, partners, exhibitors and supporters together in the heart of Aberdeen.

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Picture this: sunflowers taller than your patience for waiting rooms, a glass of something bubbly in hand, your pals laughing beside you, and a doctor actually answering the questions you've been Googling at midnight. 🌻💜

That's the Aberdeen Women's Health Picnic. Not a lecture hall. Not a clinic. A proper Scottish picnic in Duthie Park, dedicated entirely to us.

Because here's a truth we don't say enough: knowing your own body shouldn't feel like a favour someone does for you. It should feel like a birthright. This year's theme, "In Full Bloom," is about exactly that. Showing up for yourself, learning without embarrassment, and blooming instead of just getting by.

Expect real medical insight from real experts, honest conversations with zero awkward silences, live music, sunshine (fingers crossed, this is Aberdeen after all ☀️🌧️), and a whole park full of women who get it.

📅 Saturday 22 August 2026
🕚 11am till 3pm
📍 Duthie Park, Aberdeen
🎟️ Free. As it should be.

Bring your mum, your bestie, your colleague who never books her smear test, your daughter. Bring yourself. Scan the QR on the flyer or register below and come find out what it feels like to finally have your health, your questions, and your community in the same place at the same time.

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4f8xx8c

We're blooming this August, Aberdeen. Are you in? 🌸

Real talk: most women learn about their own bodies from Google at 2am, not from a doctor who actually has time to explain things properly. 💜

That changes on 22 August.

We're beyond excited to welcome Dr Monika Gostic, a specialist in Women's Health and Uterine Care, as our guest speaker at the Aberdeen Women's Health Picnic 2026.

This year's theme is "In Full Bloom," a celebration of what happens when women stop guessing and start knowing. Dr Gostic will be sharing practical, evidence based insights on reproductive health, taking your questions (yes, even the ones you've been too shy to ask), and helping you walk away feeling confident, not confused.

Because your health shouldn't feel like a mystery. It should feel like power. 🌸

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Duthie Park, Aberdeen
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

What's waiting for you:
💜 Expert health talks that actually make sense
💜 Honest conversations, no judgement
💜 A community that gets it
💜 Live music
💜 Fun activities
💜 Picnic vibes, all things women's health

Come to learn. Come to connect. Come to finally ask that question. However you show up, we're saving you a spot on the blanket.

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4f8xx8c

Tag a sister, a friend, your mum, a colleague, anyone who deserves to bloom with you. 🌸💜

✨ We're delighted to announce our Guest Speaker, Dr Monika Gostic! 💜

Join us at the Aberdeen Women's Health Picnic 2026 as we welcome Dr Monika Gostic, a specialist in Women's Health and Uterine Care, who is passionate about improving women's health through research, innovation, and compassionate care.

Dr Gostic will share practical insights on women's reproductive health, answer your questions, and help empower women with the knowledge they need to make informed health decisions.

🌸 Theme: In Full Bloom

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Duthie Park, Aberdeen
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come for the expert insights, stay for the community, conversations, live music, and a day dedicated to women's wellbeing.

Click the link to Register 👉https://bit.ly/4f8xx8c

Tag a friend who shouldn't miss this! 💜

Your body is speaking are you listening? 💙
Hormonal imbalances affect millions of women, but the signs are often dismissed as "just stress" or "just part of being a woman."
If you've been experiencing symptoms like fatigue, irregular periods, mood swings, or unexplained changes, you deserve answers and support.

Join us at the Aberdeen Women's Health Picnic.
🗓 August 22
📍 Duthie Park, Aberdeen
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟 FREE Entry
Ask questions. Get expert insights. Connect with women who understand.
Click the link to Register 👉https://bit.ly/4f8xx8c
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