Winds of Change with Doreen Leith
From peat-cutting, through oil refineries and to the wind turbines, Doreen will give a presentation on the power industries of Caithness.
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Ross Institute Hallkirk
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Jane Mather – Hands-on stories (suited for kids up to 7yo)
Ross Institute HallkirkIn a family-friendly workshop inspired by the rich geology and archaeology of Caithness, from fossil fish of Lake Orcadie to megaliths and Brochs, Jane will share stories of the past and encourage participants to imagine a fossil of the future... something our society might leave behind that will tell a story about how we live. […]
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Alex Patience – We All Love Steens – Big & Sma Bairns (ages 7+)
Ross Institute HallkirkThe use of stone in Caithness culture dates back to around 3000BC but walk any beach or road and your eyes catch 'a steen thit jist needs picken up' and holds our history. Alex hands the attendees a stone craft to take home and a celebration of stories. https://tracscotland.org/storytellers/alexandria-patience/
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Greg MacAllein: Old Fish, New Bones (for adults)
Ross Institute HallkirkGriogair will guide us through layers of stone, from pondering on pebbles to the meaning and placement of rock monuments by people long ago. This will be an excavation of entrenched stories, deeply held beliefs and some of the oldest tales known to man. https://tracscotland.org/storytellers/greg-dawson-allen/
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Plant-Drawing Workshop on 7th Apr at Thurso Greenhouses
Thurso Community Greenhouse Beach Road, Caithness, Highland, United KingdomDrawing workshop for people awaiting diagnosis for physical conditions This session will welcome conversation and experiences of waiting for diagnoses and the effect it can have. All materials will be provided Workshop Schedule: Time Activity 10am - 10.15 Introductions 10.15 - 10.30 Handing out notebooks & describing what we’ll do 10.30 - 11.00 Indoor plant drawing 11.00 - 11.20 Tea and coffee […]
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Plant-Drawing Workshop on 11th Apr Thurso Greenhouses
Thurso Community Greenhouse Beach Road, Caithness, Highland, United KingdomDrawing workshop for people awaiting diagnosis for physical conditions (ages 18 - 30) This session will welcome conversation and experiences of waiting for diagnoses of physical health conditions and the effect it can have. All materials will be provided Workshop Schedule: Time Activity 1pm - 1.15 Introductions 1.15 - 1.30 Handing out notebooks & describing […]
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Plant-drawing Workshop on Tue 14th Apr Flow Country
Forsinard Flow County A897, Forsinard, Caithness, United KingdomDrawing workshop for people awaiting diagnosis for cognitive conditions This session will welcome conversation and experiences of waiting for diagnoses and the effect it can have. All materials will be provided. You can either meet us at Thurso train station to catch the train down, or at Forsinard. Workshop Schedule: Time Activity 12.45 - 13.06 […]
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Plant-drawing Workshop Sat 18th Apr Flow Country
Forsinard Flow County A897, Forsinard, Caithness, United KingdomDrawing workshop for people awaiting diagnosis for cognitive conditions (under 30) All materials will be provided. You can either meet us at Thurso train station to catch the train down, or at Forsinard. Workshop Schedule: Time Activity 12.45 - 13.06 Meet at Thurso Train Station to catch the 13.06 train. Tickets provided 13.06 - 13.45 […]
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Plant-drawing Workshop Tue 21 Apr Forse of Nature
Forse of Nature Forse House, Latheron, Caithness, United KingdomDrawing workshop for People awaiting treatment for physical conditions , small children welcome This session will welcome conversation and experiences of waiting for diagnoses and the effect it can have. All materials will be provided Workshop Schedule: Time Activity 10am - 10.15 Introductions 10.15 - 10.30 Handing out notebooks & describing what we’ll do 10.30 - 11.00 Indoor plant drawing 11.00 - […]
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Plant-drawing Workshop Sat 25 Apr Forse of Nature
Forse of Nature Forse House, Latheron, Caithness, United KingdomDrawing workshop for People awaiting treatment for physical conditions This session will welcome conversation and experiences of waiting for diagnoses and the effect it can have. All materials will be provided Workshop Schedule: Time Activity 1pm - 1.15 Introductions 1.15 - 1.30 Handing out notebooks & describing what we’ll do 1.30 - 2.00 Indoor […]
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Plant-Drawing Workshop Tue 28th Apr Thrumster House
Thrumster House Thrumster Estates,, Wick, Caithness, United KingdomPeople awaiting treatment for neurodivergencies Neurodivergence refers to brain functioning, learning, and behavior that differs from the societal "standard," divided into innate (from birth, e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette's, Down Syndrome) or acquired (developed later via trauma, illness, or injury, e.g., PTSD, ABI, dementia). Both forms represent non-typical cognitive styles. This session will welcome conversation […]
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Plant-drawing workshop on Sat 2nd May at Thrumster House
Thrumster House Thrumster Estates,, Wick, Caithness, United KingdomPeople awaiting treatment for neurodivergencies This session will welcome conversation and experiences of waiting for diagnoses for cognitive conditions and the effect it can have. These sessions are run by an artist as an inclusive practise, not a clinical practitioner. If you usually have a carer with you, please bring them along. All materials will […]