Gaelic Residential Events
At our Gaelic residential events young people get the chance to take part in a variety of workshops including Gaelic song, Group work, music recording, camera skills and video making, as well as orienteering and outdoor activities, all through Gaelic. The next weekend is 22nd – 24th November and booking is now open.
This Gaelic Residential Weekend at The Old Brewery, Cromarty is a great opportunity for young people to spend the weekend with other young Gaelic speakers, participating in a range of workshops, sessions and activities, all through the medium of Gaelic.
Open to Gaelic speakers in S1- S4, the weekend will consist of a variety of workshops, including Gaelic song, group-work, cooking, art, step-dancing, games and team-building, led by a fantastic team of experienced tutors: Anne Martin, Angus MacKenzie, Eilidh MacKenzie and Sophie Stephenson. Participants will also have free time and evening social activities.
The weekend will run from 5pm on Friday 22nd November until 4pm on Sunday 24th November 2024. It is a fantastic opportunity for young people to spend a weekend immersed in Gaelic, with the chance to make new friends as well as learn new skills.
We are grateful to Bòrd na Gàidhlig for support towards this event.
We are grateful for the financial support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig which allows us to make this event ‘Pay what you can’, meaning families are able to pay what they can afford.
On the booking site, you will see four payment options, starting with “I can’t pay anything and would like to get a free place.” If you can pay more, then you have options to pay £25, £50, £75, £100 or £125.
£125 represents the cost of accommodation, food, workshops (including materials used during the workshops) and evening activities. We want every child to be able to take advantage of this opportunity, so please choose the payment option that suits you. The weekend can also be paid for in instalments. If you would like to pay this way, please contact Lorraine.
Essential items are as follows:
• Any medication you need – this may be handed over to your supervisor for safekeeping. (Please notify your supervisor on arrival at your accommodation of any medication you are required to take)
• Re-usable water bottle
• Waterproof jacket
• Shoes for walking
• Enough changes of clothing for the weekend, pyjamas, slippers and a dressing gown or onesie
• Toiletries
• Hairdryer
• Towel
• Sports kit if you prefer, for dancing
• Voices for singing
• Apron or a spare shirt if you will be cooking
• Knitting needles, if you have them (otherwise we have some you can borrow)
• Your instrument(s) – labelled
• A folder for keeping music sheets tidy
• A notebook and pen or pencil
• Please bring a music stand if you prefer to read music rather than learn by ear.
• If you have spare strings for your guitar/fiddle etc., please take them with you
Please make sure all of personal belongings are clearly labelled with participant’s name.
For any further queries about the weekend, please contact: sophie.stephenson@feisrois.org