The August edition of Am Pàipear has a page of news from another partner in the Island Voices/Guthan nan Eilean project – the training group Cothrom. The “Cothrom Òg” Gaelic nursery group features prominently this month, with pictures and stories of graduation and even “Olympic” successes!
There is also a report on the recent International Evening for adult learners of Gaelic and English, featuring visiting Gaelic-singing Swiss musicians. (Click on the image or here to read the page.)
“An Radio” takes another step forward with the announcement of its inaugural meeting on the 29th of August.
The group has its OFCOM licence, most of the start-up money required, and will be appointing a paid development worker over the next few months. Various options for premises are being looked at in Benbecula. Nominations for directors are now being sought. Click on the poster for Neil Campbell’s contact details.
As Neil explained in his recent Island Voices interview, there will be space for both English and Gaelic material in this new community venture. It will be a while yet before An Radio goes on air, but anyone who wants to have a go at sound recording for online publication is welcome to try their hand through Guthan nan Eilean. Using Ipadio it couldn’t be easier! We’ve already had some nice examples from Archie Campbell and Loriana Pauli, for example.
Phone or text Gordon Wells on 07879 644984 if you’d like some help to get started.