Gaelic Day at Lairg exceeded organisers' hopes

Last month's Gaelic Day at Lairg Community Centre drew 232 participants across 15 workshops and a full-house evening concert, and the event received funding from Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Arts Fund). Organisers described the day as a major success.

Last month's Gaelic Day at Lairg Community Centre brought a full day of workshops and an evening concert at the end of January. The event was supported by Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Arts Fund). Organisers said attendance and atmosphere exceeded expectations and described the day as a major success. People of different ages took part and there was a clear sense of community connection around Gaelic. Key details: - 232 participants attended the 15 workshops; some people took part in more than one session and are therefore counted more than once. - Workshops catered for a range of interests and abilities and ran with support from helpers, tutors and Gaelic booksellers. - The evening concert drew a full house, and audience members joined in singing together during the performance. - Feedback gathered from evaluation forms and conversations on the day was strongly positive, with many attendees expressing support for Gaelic being available in schools. - The event received funding support from Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Arts Fund). Summary: Organisers say the strong attendance and enthusiastic feedback highlighted both the appetite and opportunity for more Gaelic activity and community connection in the area. Undetermined at this time.