On Friday 26 September 2025, Sport Aberdeen joined Aberdeen International Airport and AberNecessities to deliver Jet Set Spin, believed to be Europe’s first spin class on an active airfield. The event ran 12:30 to 15:30 while aircraft and helicopters operated nearby, creating a one-off experience that raised over £24,000 for local programmes.

Why JETSETSPIN matters for Sport Aberdeen

The funds raised will go directly to our SPACE programme, helping care-experienced young people take part in physical activity, sport and wellbeing opportunities they might not otherwise access. Jet Set Spin also highlighted the power of local partnerships, showing what can be achieved when organisations and individuals come together.

Led from the saddle

A special thank you to Mark Wallace, Health & Fitness Retention Manager at Sport Aberdeen, who led the class on the headsets and built the playlist that kept everyone moving. If you’d like to pedal along in your next spin class at Sport Aberdeen click here to visit the official Jet Set Spin 2025 Spotify playlist.

Thank you

• Aberdeen International Airport for opening the airfield, coordinating safety, and backing the idea end to end.
• Every participant, donor and supporter who made the day happen.
• Our friends at AberNecessities, whose work supports local children and families across the region.

Voices from the event

“Hosting a spin class on an airfield, right next to an active runway takes a lot of organisation so I want to thank the team for their brilliant work to allow us to raise an incredible amount for the two charities.” — Robert Paterson, Head of Operations, Aberdeen International Airport

“As Aberdeen International Airport’s Charity Partner, we were incredibly grateful to be invited to be part of this wonderfully, unique event alongside our friends at Sport Aberdeen. We have been completely overwhelmed, not only by the fantastic amount of funds raised, but by the collective effort of the three organisations to make this inaugural event a ‘high-flying’ success. It really was a day to remember that will make an incredible difference to children in our local community. We can’t thank the Jet Set Squad enough for ‘pedalling with purpose’ and those who donated to ensure that we can continue to gift the essential and basic necessities that ‘No Child Should Go Without’.” — Danielle Flecher-Horn, Founder of AberNecessities

“I’m absolutely delighted with the incredible support we’ve had from our local community, you’ve really got behind this in true Aberdeen style! A huge well done to my fellow spinners who did a fantastic job, not only taking on such a unique challenge but raising much-needed funds to support our SPACE programme. It’s humbling to be part of such an amazing team effort, and on behalf of everyone at Sport Aberdeen, a big heartfelt thank you to each and every person involved.” — Keith Heslop, Chief Executive, Sport Aberdeen

Who pedalled

Big shoutout to all of our participants who gave up their time and energy to make this happen. Thank you to all of these amazing people:

• Keith Heslop and Stewart Macindoe (Sport Aberdeen)
• Robert Paterson (Aberdeen International Airport)
• Danielle Flecher-Horn (AberNecessities)
• Rory Cromarty (EIS Waste)
• Geoff Aberdein (True North Advisors)
• Jay Emmerson (Milton Brasserie)
• Jason Stewart (Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce)
• Barry Duncan (CNR International)
• Sam Milne (Brown Sugar)
• Yasmin Coffey (StudioBe)
• Estera Pawlak (Influencer, Opportunity North East)
• Claire Dunn (Outmilers)
• Laura Anderson (TV and radio personality, Love Island)
• Kenny Cope (Space Solutions)
• Cheryl Henderson (Munro’s Travel)
• Leigh-Ann Rogie (ThinkPR)
• Paul Binnie (Nomad Infrastructure)
• Kelci Graham (Neospace)
• Sarah Gillanders (Married at First Sight UK, Major Recruitment)

How you can help

Jet Set Spin might be over for this year but that doesn’t mean we don’t continue to need your support. Sport Aberdeen relies on partnerships, fundraising, and volunteers to deliver a multitude of community and youth focused programmes. Creating opportunities, inspiring people, and changing lives through sport and physical activity. Here’s just a few ways you can still get involved:

• Donate or share the official fundraiser page to keep the momentum going.
• Volunteer your time or skills with Sport Aberdeen.
• Talk to us about hosting or backing a future challenge event.