 The people of Torry have been swapping Polish tips |
Fears have been expressed for the long-term future of a group trying to help Poles integrate into Aberdeen's Torry community. The Polish ladies group has been running classes where local women can learn Polish and the new arrivals can try their hand at Doric and English.
Organisers say they have helped reduce tensions between the communities.
But now they face a funding crisis and fear that if more money is not found then the venture will have no future.
Swapped phrases include "Di ye ken" which the Poles have learned to mean "Do you know".
'Works hard'
With a growing Polish population in the Aberdeen area, it is hoped more funding can be found for the group.
Interpreter Iwona Lamb said: "There can sometimes be friction between the two communities because they can't understand each other.
"Polish people can't speak English and Torry people don't understand Polish.
"This group works hard to bring the two communities together and show people that we are all the same, we are all human, we have the same problems. It's terrible - if we can't find funding then we can't go on."
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