Community Acteevities

As a Community Interest Company, Doric Books exists tae benefit e Doric spikkin community.  Oor aim is tae see Doric vailyed an enjoyed across e hale o e Nor-East o Scotland an ayont.  Wi iss in min we offer online or in situ Doric Wirkshops an Doric Blethers tae skweels an community groups.

 

As a Community Interest Company, Doric Books exists to benefit the Doric speaking community.  Our aim is to see Doric valued and enjoyed across the whole of the North-East of Scotland and beyond.  With this in mind we offer online or in situ Doric Workshops and Doric Blethers to schools and community groups.

 

 

Wirkshops

There's a puckle examples aneath o e kin o wirkshops we can dee, or we can maak een tae suit ye.  E cost depens on fit kin o group ye are.  We micht be able tae subsidise e cost for certain groups.  Ye can book a Doric Wirkshop or speir aboot fit we cud dee for ye bi contactin us on info@doricbooks.com

Below you will find a few examples of what we can do but we can also create a workshop to suit your group.  The cost depends on what kind of group you are.  We might be able to subsidise the costs for certain groups.  You can book a Doric Workshop or ask about what we can do for you by contacting us on info@doricbooks.com

 

'On e Fairm' Wirkshop

In iss wirkshop ye’ll fin oot aboot aa e beasts on e fairm an fit e fairmer daes aa day lang. Eesin a mixter o hauns-on activities, games, sangs an e braw buik ‘Aul McDonald his a Fairm’, ye’ll learn e Doric names o aa e fairmer's beasts an mebbe a fyow ither wirdies foreby. Ye'll hae e chunce tae maak a wee puppet or a mask an jyne in wi maakin up yer ain wee tale.

 

Jackie tellin a Doric fairm tale at Aboyne Library

 

'On the Farm' Workshop

In this workshop you’ll find out about all the animals on the farm and what the farmer does all day long. Using a mixture of hands-on activities, games, songs and the wonderful book ‘Old McDonald has a Farm’, you’ll learn the Doric names of all the farmer's animals and maybe a few other words as well. You'll have the opportunity to make a puppet or a mask and join in with making up your own tale.

 

'Fit a Rare Rig-Oot!' Wirkshop

In iss wirkshop ye’ll explore fit folk weer.  Ye'll learn e Doric wirdies for aa kins o claes an fit they luik like.  Eesin a mixter o hauns-on activities, games, sangs an stories ye'll think aboot e claes folk weer for different jobs or speeshal occasions.  Ye'll hae e chunce tae dress up, design yer ain rig-oot an jyne in wi maakin up a wee sang.

 

'What an Outfit!' Wirkshop

In this workshop you’ll explore what people wear.  You'll learn the Doric words for all kinds of clothes and what they look like.  Using a mixture of hands-on activities, games, songs and stories you'll think about the clothes people wear for different jobs or special occasions.  You'll have the opportunity to dress up, design your own outfit and join in with creating a song.

 

Ither Wirkshop Titles include:

E Wither

A Veesit tae e Pet Shop

Fit Like e day?

Funcy a Fly?

Watter Beasties

Iv ye hiv yer ain idea, jist get in touch in see fit we can dee.

 

 

Other Workshop Titles include:

The Weather

A Visit to the Pet Shop                                        A Wirkshop at Keith Grammar School

How are you today?

Would you like some tea?

Water Animals

If you have your own idea, please get in touch to discuss.