On Saturday 4th November between 10am – 3pm there will be an outreach event in Castletown, called ‘Cooish, Cappan as Croo’ (“COO-sh, CAV-an az CROO”), taking place at the Civic Hall, Art Squared, The George, and Castletown library.
One of the meanings of ‘cooish’ is a cosy chat, ‘cappan’ is the word for ‘cup’ – indicating that there’ll be tea and coffee aplenty! – and ‘croo’ means ‘to create’ in Manx.
The event will feature some lovely stalls where you can buy books and items with Manx on, and find out more about the language; mini-golf using Manx numbers with the lovely folk from Birdies Mini Golf; live music from Ruby Biscoe-Taylor (Biskee Brisht) at 11.30am, Manx Gaelic community choir Un Choraa at 12pm, and young harpists providing some beautiful background music. There will also be some delicious refreshments available to buy from Cafe Mooinjer Veggey. Around 12.30pm, some awards will also be presented.
During the day, there will be a multitude of workshops suitable for adults and children - make sure that you book your spot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as these are proving extremely popular. Read on to find the timetable of workshops, as well as booking details!
FREE Manx Christmas song workshops:
11am - 11.45am: Join Yn Greinneyder (Manx Language Development Officer) Ruth Keggin Gell for a fun FREE Christmas song workshop.
Suitable for absolute beginners. Aimed at adults, but accompanied children (age 7+) welcome. Venue: The George Pub (back room), Castletown. Book your tickets here.
2pm - 2.45pm: Join Yn Greinneyder (Manx Language Development Officer) Ruth Keggin Gell for a fun FREE Christmas song workshop.
Suitable for absolute beginners. Aimed at adults, but accompanied children (age 7+) welcome. Venue: The George Pub (back room), Castletown. Book your tickets here.
FREE one-to-one Manx lyrics workshop with Bob Carswell:
10am - 11.30am: Do you write songs in English? Have you ever wanted to have a go at singing your original songs in Manx, but aren't sure where to start, or need a bit of help? If so, this song workshop is for you! Come along for some free one-to-one help with Bob Carswell - bring along your English language song for some assistance. You might even like to enter your original song in the 'Arrane Son Mannin' competition, which takes place in January. You can read more about Arrane son Mannin here.
Workshop venue: Castletown library (upstairs, above the Civic Hall). **No need to book, but if you would like to have a slot with Bob, please email gaelg(at)culturevannin.im to express your interest.
Art and craft workshops:
11am - 11.40am: Manx birds in watercolour and collage. Suitable for all ages* and abilities.
Space very limited: advance booking essential. Book tickets here.
11.50am - 12.30pm: Manx birds in watercolour and collage. Suitable for all ages* and abilities.
Space very limited: advance booking essential. Book tickets here.
*children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and an additional ticket for the adult must be purchased (they can make a bird, too!)
1pm - 1.30pm: Wearable Manx: beaded bracelet workshop. Children**/adults welcome!
Space very limited: advance booking essential. Book tickets here.
1.40pm - 2.10pm: Wearable Manx: beaded bracelet workshop. Children**/adults welcome!
Space very limited: advance booking essential. Book tickets here.
2.20pm - 2.50pm: SOLD OUT Wearable Manx: beaded bracelet workshop. Children**/adults welcome!
Space very limited: advance booking essential. Booking now closed - workshop full.
**due to the small size of the beads, this workshop is only suitable for children aged 4+. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and an additional ticket for the adult must be purchased (they can make a bracelet, too!)
Heemayd shiu ayns shen - we will see you there!
Published: Fri, 27 Oct 2023
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