Fèis an Earraich
Area
Skye and Lochalsh
Date
30 March - 3 April 2009
Information
Fèis an Earraich will take place from 30th March to 3rd April 2009 and will be held in Portree Primary School with Fèis nan Deugairean classes in Àrd-sgoil Phort Rìgh. The aim of the week is to offer young people an enjoyable opportunity to receive intensive tuition in a range of subjects or instruments related to traditional music, Gaelic language and culture.
To attend Fèis an Earraich applicants should be Primary 5 upwards and be over 9 years of age by 28th February 2009. Some classes will be available through the medium of Gaelic. Teenage participants S2 – S6 may opt for a separate Fèis nan Deugairean programme which will include Groupwork, Harmony singing, Playing for Accompaniment and Media skills. A full programme of evening activities including games, sports, talent show and a cèilidh dance will also be on offer.
Participants may attend the Fèis either from home on a daily basis or by staying in the High School Hostel. Teen accommodation will be at the Portree Backpackers, Bayfield. Those from Portree and surrounding areas will attend on a non-residential basis but all are welcome at the evening activities. A bus will run daily from Kyle from Monday evening until Friday morning costing £10 per week per person.
The fee for participants will be as follows:
First/only child attending Residential £140
Second/subsequent child/ren Residential £120
Non-residential £75
Booking forms should be completed and returned by Saturday 28th February 2009 with a deposit of £25. Deposits should be paid by cheque, made payable to Fèis an Earraich. Please note that information will sent to registered participants by mid-March.
For further information and/or a booking form please contact Fèis an Earraich, c/o Peggy Nicolson, 5 Kilmore, Sleat, Isle of Skye or Heather Forbes on 07784 277311.
