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Doric Solstice Tales on BBC

22 Dec, 2024

Doric Solstice Tales on BBC

In spite o e caul, Jackie hid a rare time up at East Aquhorthies Steen Circle bein interviewed bi Rachel Stewart fae BBC Radio's Out of Doors. She telt a puckle stories tae mark e turnin o e year. Ye can listen tae a podcast o e programme here A Winter Solstice Special–Scotland Outdoors – Apple Podcasts

Despite the cold, Jackie had a great time up at East Aquhorthies Stone Circle being interviewed by Rachel Stewart from BBC Radio's Out of Doors. She told a few stories to mark the turning of the year. You can listen to a podcast of the programme here A Winter Solstice Special–Scotland Outdoors – Apple Podcasts

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Summer e Scurry is real magic!!!

15 Sep, 2024

Summer e Scurry is real magic!!!

We're fair trickit tae say aat 'Summer e Magic Scurry' wis awarded first place in e Best Bairns Beuk category at e Scots Language Awards last nicht in Cumnock Toon Hall. Muckle thanks tae aabdy fa voted fur Summer Scurry an helpit tae mak last nicht a magical een fur P5F. Aa thir hard wirk an enthusiasm his bin recognised an rewardit wi iss gran award. 

We are delighted to say that 'Summer the Magic Scurry' was awarded first place in the Best Children's Book category at the Scots Language Awards last night in Cumnock Town Hall. Thanks very much to all who voted for Summer Scurry and helped to make last night a magical one for P5F. All their hard work and enthusiasm has been recognised and rewarded with this great award.

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Scots Language Awards Nominee

03 Sep, 2024

Scots Language Awards Nominee

We're fair trickit tae say aat Summer e Magic Scurry his bin nominated fur best bairns' beuk in iss year's Scots Language Awards. E bairns at Riverbank are fleein - near as heich as Summer e Scurry! It wid be rare iv ye wid vote fur thim tae win - e mair fowk aat vote e mair chunce o winnin.  Ye can eese iss link tae ging tae e survey monkey tae caste yer vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLA2024V

Or ye can eese e QR code aneath tae tak ye tae e same page. E bairns wid be fair made up iv they won! Please gie thim yer vote.

We are delighted to say that Summer e Magic Scurry has been nominated for best children's book in this year's Scots Language Awards. The pupils at Riverbank are flying - nearly as high as Summer the Scurry! It would be fantastic if you would vote for them to win - the more people who vote the better their chance of winning. You can use this link to go to the survey monkey to caste your vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLA2024V or you can use the QR code below to take you to the same page. The pupils would be over the moon if they won! Please give them your vote.

 

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Doric TV Interview

Jackie an Aaron fae Doric Books spik tae Jill McWilliam aboot e business an thir dreams for Doric Books.

Jackie and Aaron from Doric Books talk to Jill McWilliam about the business and their dreams for Doric Books.

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