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Storytellin on 4th September

01 Aug, 2022

Storytellin on 4th September

Jackie is gaun tae tell tales at Nairn Book & Arts Festival on Sunday 4th September fae 11.30-12.30.  Fit wye nae cum alanh an hae a listen?

Jackie is going to tell stories at Nairn Book & Arts Festival on Sunday 4th September from 11.30-12.30.  Why not come along and listen?

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Edinburgh International Book Festival

01 Aug, 2022

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Jackie's fair leukin forrit tae gaun tae Edinburgh tae spread e wird aboot Scottish endangered species.  She'll takk e stage on Saturday 20th August tae tell e story o Cedric e Flapper Skate at e Edinburgh International Book Festival.

 

Jackie is really looking forward to going to Edinburgh to spread the word about Scottish endangered species.  She will take to the stage on Saturday 20th August to tell the story of Cedric the Flapper Skate at Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Doric Blethers at Alford Library

01 Aug, 2022

Doric Blethers at Alford Library

We're fair trickit tae say aat Doric Blethers is back at Alford Library.  Jackie Ross'll share sum poems an stories in Doric.  Cum alang an hae a blether an a fine fly.  Free session on Thursday 28th July fae 2.00-4.00pm in Alford Library.  Houp tae see ye ere.

We're delighted to say that Doric Blethers is back at Alford Library.  Jackie Ross will share poems and stories in Doric.  Come along and have a chat and a cup of tea.  Free session on Thursday 28th July from 2.00-4.00pm.  Hope to see you there.

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The Tint Aig - Book Launch and Activity Day

01 Aug, 2022

The Tint Aig - Book Launch and Activity Day

Sunday 14 August, 12noon – 4pm, at Greenmyres Eco Bothy bi Huntly. 

Free tae attend.  Free shuttle buses fae The Square, Huntly.  Bring a picnic tae enjoy.

Jyne us fur e launch o oor latest beuk, The Tint Aig, at a free faimly acteevity day at Greenmyres Eco Bothy bi Huntly on Sunday 14 August fae 12noon – 4pm. 

As weel as a chunce tae enjoy storytellin sessions bi e author o The Tint Aig, Aaron Gale, an fellow Doric Books author Jackie Ross, ere's a hantle o ither acteevities tae enjoy on e day.

Efter hearin The Tint Aig story, ye can decorate yer ain Wee Robin pictur in oor arts an crafts corner. 

Christine fae TOADS his a programme o fun ootdoor acteevities tae enjoy, includin woodworkin, clay modellin, a bird treasure hunt an bird watchin. 

Enjoy a walk roon e rural surroundins o Greenmyres wi local ecologist John Malster fa'll spik aboot e birds an wildlife fun roon aboot.

Huntly & District Swift Group an e RSPB will provide information, displays an acteevities on native an visiting birdies.

2wit2woo will be attendin wi sum o thir feathered freens, wi opportunity fur a photae inna.

Deveron Projects gairdner in residence Lindy Young will demonstrate foo tae maak yer ain wormery tae support gairden compostin (an a food source fur oor feathered freens!).

Bring alang a picnic tae enjoy.  Tea an coffee'll be available.  Toilets available on site.

Free shuttle buses'll run fae The Square, Huntly on the day, pick up at The Square Deal / Huntly Hotel an returnin fae Greenmyres.

We canna wyte tae see ye on e day!

Sunday 14 August, 12noon – 4pm, at Greenmyres Eco Bothy by Huntly. 

Free to attend.  Free shuttle buses from The Square, Huntly.  Bring a picnic to enjoy.

Join us for the launch of our latest book, The Tint Aig, at a free family activity day at Greenmyres Eco Bothy by Huntly on Sunday 14 August from 12noon – 4pm. 

As well as a chance to enjoy story telling sessions by the author of The Tint Aig, Aaron Gale, and fellow Doric Books author Jackie Ross, there is a host of additional activities to enjoy on the day.

After hearing The Tint Aig story, you can decorate your own Wee Robin picture in our arts and crafts corner. 

Christine from TOADS has a programme of fun outdoor activities to enjoy, including woodworking, clay modelling, a bird treasure hunt and bird watching. 

Enjoy a walk around the rural surroundings of Greenmyres with local ecologist John Malster who will talk about the birds and wildlife found nearby.

Huntly & District Swift Group and the RSPB will provide information, displays and activities on native and visiting birds.

2wit2woo will be attending with some of their feathered friends, with opportunity for a photo too.

Deveron Projects gardener in residence Lindy Young will demonstrate how to make your own wormery to support garden composting (and a food source for our feathered friends!).

Bring along a picnic to enjoy.  Tea and coffee will be available.  Toilets available on site.

Free shuttle buses will run from The Square, Huntly on the day, pick up at The Square Deal / Huntly Hotel and returning from Greenmyres.

We can’t wait to see you on the day!

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