Do you live in or near Dundee? Are you interested in singing with a choir? Dundee Gaelic Choir is looking for new members – basses in particular! Now is a very good time to join a choir. If you are interested, please get in touch with Audrey Roshier on peapodaud@talktalk.net.
We held a couple of successful information sessions about Seachdain na Gàidhlig on 3rd and 22nd November on Zoom, where we had a good number of people join us to find out more about the aims of the week. We even had a couple of folk tune in from Nova Scotia! There was a good conversation about the aims of the week and ideas on how everyone could be involved.
If you weren’t able to take part in either session but would like more information, please let us know on admin@seachdainnagaidhlig.scot and Grant or Shona would be delighted to arrange a Zoom call or a phonecall.
We are delighted to tell you that the Gaelic Awards will be held during Seachdain na Gàidhlig on Tuesday 21st February in the Glasgow Marriott Hotel! The Awards are run by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Daily Record and recognise the efforts individuals and groups are making to uphold and develop Gaelic across the country and the world. This will be the tenth year of the Gaelic Awards and they are now seeking nominations for winners across several categories. Take a look at their website https://scottishgaelicawards.co.uk/2023/en/page/home to submit your nominations before 8th January 2023 and to find out more about the event itself. It’s sure to be a great night!
Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), which takes place between 20-26th February 2023, aims to celebrate Gaelic across the world. We would love to see schools, communities, individuals and groups taking part in the week whether you are fluent, learning or only have one or two words!
Take this as your cue to start thinking about how you could get involved. You could host a cèilidh or a coffee morning. You could promise to use only Gaelic across your social media for the week, or to teach a couple of Gaelic commands to your pets! Tell us your favourite phrases, or ask someone else how they could say something. The possibilities are endless!
If you have an idea for an event or are looking for some support or guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us on admin@seachdainnagaidhlig.scot. We would be delighted to hear from you!
You only have a few days left to apply for our Small Grants Fund, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, which closes on Wednesday 30th November.
You can organise an event especially for the week of 20-26th February, or support an ongoing project which will be a part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, here in Scotland or elsewhere in the world. You can apply for funding of up to £500 but please do only request what you need.
Our guidelines and application form can be found on the main page of our website, seachdainnagaidhlig.scot, where you will see ‘Small Grants Fund’ on a yellow background.
Don’t miss out!
Seachdain na Gàidhlig aims to promote Gaelic for all, through official events and community initiatives, akin to Seachdain na Gaeilge in Ireland and Mìos nan Gàidheal in Nova Scotia. Taking place from 20th – 26th February 2023, it will provide the opportunity for both Gaelic speakers and learners to get involved and celebrate the language at home and internationally.
A new funding pot has today been announced for the 2023 event, which will allow people to apply for up to £500 to run events and activities in their communities to celebrate Gaelic. Backed by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, applications are open now at https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/.
James Graham, Chief Executive Officer of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said: “Young Gaelic speakers are very important in shaping the future of our community, and these events today highlight their incredible skills and potential. We’re particularly excited for the first ever Struth event and to give youngsters an opportunity to engage in everyday chat with some of the best-known Gaelic speakers in Scotland.
“The Mòd is a unique platform for the promotion of Gaelic language and culture and it’s fantastic to start the week with the official launch of World Gaelic Week 2023. It’s always exciting to see the new, innovative ways our community comes together to promote the language for all.”
Joy Dunlop, Director Seachdain na Gàidhlig, said: “We’re delighted to announce the second ever Seachdain Na Gàidhlig with this year’s theme being Coming Together, inspired by the post-pandemic recovery.
“The first official Gaelic language week ever held in Scotland took place last year. It was a great success and we can’t wait to build on this in 2023. It’s a fantastic opportunity for people to celebrate and use Gaelic in their daily lives and recognise the language nationally and internationally.
“We would encourage any group, big or small, interested in organising an event as part of Seachdain Na Gàidhlig to apply for one of our small grants.”
The Royal National Mòd is supported by EventScotland, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Perth & Kinross Council, The Scottish Government, Caledonian MacBrayne and SQA.
Thanks to support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig we have a great opportunity to work with us at Seachdain na Gàidhlig. If you would like to apply read the document below.
Thanks to support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Seachdain na Gàidhlig now have a Small Grants Fund – apply for up to £500 to run / support a project in your local area.
Find out more. Download the guidance.
Dòchas gu bheil sibh uile gu dòigheil. Bidh bòrd aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig aig Taisbeanadh a’ Mhòid, an ‘Trade Fair’ a ruitheas fad na seachdain. Tha sinn a’ lorg cudeigin (no sgioba) a bhios ann dhuinn tron t-seachdain – a bheir fiosrachadh seachad mu Sheachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 don phoball agus a chumas sùil air a’ bhòrd. (Bheir sinn dhuibh a h-uile pìos fiosrachaiddh a dh’fheumas tu)
’S e obair fad latha a bhios ann (9m – 5/6f) agus ’s ann tro sheachdain a’ Mhòid (an-ath-sheachain) a bhios i. Pàighidh sinn turasdal ceart(an ‘living wage rate’) agus cosgaisean siubhail. Nam biodh ùidh idir agaibh anns an obair seo fad na seachdaine (no fiù ’s, air cuid de na làithean) nach leig sibh fios thugam cho luath ’s a ghabhas. Air an duilleig seo, no air post-d joy@seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.
We are hugely excited to announce the start of the inaugural, Seachdain na Gàidhlig. Our team have been working hard in the last few weeks to encourage organisations, businesses and individuals to take part in the first ever official country-wide Gaelic language week. If you head over to our events calendar, you’ll find over 100 public events listed – how are you going to take part? No matter what level your Gaelic is at, there are different events all across Scotland for you to participate in. And for teachers, pupils and younger learners, don’t miss our activities and resources available here.
You can find out more through our official press release here: Gàidhlig / English. And don’t forget to share how you’re celebrating Seachdain na Gàidhlig online using the hashtags #SeachdainNaGàidhlig #Gàidhlig
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig is coordinated by Hands Up for Trad, Scottish Charity No 035 190.
