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Doric Language Beetcamp

13 Mar, 2025

Doric Language Beetcamp

Cum an kickstairt yer North-East Scots! Tried an tested last year we're back wi teachers Jamie an Aidan an a wikein o Doric.

July 4 · 5:30pm - July 6 · 1pm

Jist like last year we've twa rare teachers fae Banff Academy tae learn us tae spikk Doric or North-East Scots. It'll be fun an informal. We invite aabdy tae spikk as muckle Doric as they can fae e stairt. Houpfully ere'll be a puckle cultural experiences at nicht. We wur a gye diverse bunch last year an leuk forfit tae deein't aa again! E hale o e Portsoy Sail Lof'll be oors thanks tae e generous support fae e Doric Board. Muckle thanks!

'Course ainly' selt oot first last year. Think on't as an early bird option. Fin it's gone it's gone. Mair info here

 

Come and kickstart your North-East Scots! Tried and tested last year we are back with teachers Jamie and Aidan and a weekend of Doric.

July 4 · 5:30pm - July 6 · 1pm

Just like last year we have two fabulous teachers from Banff Academy to teach us to speak Doric or North-East Scots. It will be fun and informal. We invite everyone to speak as much Doric as they can from the start. Hopefully there will again be a cultural experience in the evenings. We were a very diverse bunch last year and look forward to doing it all again! The whole of the Portsoy Sail Loft will again be ours thanks to generous support from the Doric Board. Muckle thanks!

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Yeah we got e siller!

13 Mar, 2025

Yeah we got e siller!

We're fair trickit tae say aat we got e siller tae dee e project in e care hames. We'll be haudin gaun wi't afore lang. Keep yer een peelt fur updates!

 

We are delighted to say that we got the money to do the project in care homes. We will get started soon. Keep your eyes peeled for updates!

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Doric Books seeks fundin fur “Doric Blethers” project tae engage auld folk across Aiberdeenshire

02 Feb, 2025

Doric Books seeks fundin fur “Doric Blethers” project tae engage auld folk across Aiberdeenshire

Doric Books is applyin fur fundin tae support an excitin new project aat aims tae improve e mental health an weel-bein o auld folk aa ower Aiberdeenshire. Iss project bigs on e Doric Blethers sessions we've deen in libraries an Care Hames an includes a mix o gentle exercise, music, stories, an community interaction.

Doric Blethers is a rare project aat blends cultural heritage, social engagement, an support fur auler fowk. If we get e siller, it'll help create stranger, mair supportive communities fur aul folk across Aiberdeenshire, improvin thir quality o life an celebratin e rich history an traditions o e north-east inna.

 

Doric Books is applying for funding to support an exciting new initiative aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of elderly residents across Aberdeenshire. This project builds on the Doric Blethers sessions we have dekivered in laibarries and Care Homes and includes a mix of gentle exercise, music, storytelling, and community interaction.

Doric Blethers is a unique and much-needed initiative that combines cultural heritage, social engagement, and tailored support for the elderly. If funded, it will help create stronger, more supportive communities for older adults in Aberdeenshire, improving their overall quality of life while celebrating the rich history and traditions of the Doric language.

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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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