Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Non–Departmental Public Body responsible for developing and supporting Gaelic culture and education in Scotland, is seeking three new Bòrd members. They are particularly keen to recruit “people who have expertise in one or more of the following three areas: a finance and audit background; a Gaelic education background and / or experience of minority language development”.

Key responsibilities for Bòrd members are as follows:

• Contributing to the implementation of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 and the National Plan for Gaelic
• Assisting in defining and developing the Bòrd’s strategic direction and in setting challenging objectives
• Ensuring that the Bòrd, in reaching decisions, adheres to agreed corporate governance procedures and takes proper account of guidance provided by the Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Executive Education Department
• Working with key Gaelic groups and public sector bodies to promote the use of the Gaelic language, and identifying new opportunities for working in partnership with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors as appropriate
• Increasing awareness of and promoting the use of the Gaelic language
• Promoting wider engagement by the public in cultural activity through innovation and partnership

Interested applicants can apply for the position online, or request an application pack, here.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 13th August, 2010.

The following morning, on Saturday 17th April, the Annual Culloden Anniversary Service will be held at 11 am. Please assemble at the Culloden battlefield visitor centre by 10.30 am.

We look forward to hearing Mairi’s talk, entitled “Scottish Traditional Music”, as part of our Syllabus after the summer and will keep you informed of the new date.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Ràithean is Fuinn promises an exceptional evening of Gaelic entertainment and the programme will feature soloists Kathleen MacInnes; Maggie MacDonald; Arthur Cormack; and Paul MacCallum. They will be joined by acclaimed youth group Canntaireachd, and the talented Michael MacMillan with his Monach Isles Ceilidh Band. The Gaelic Society’s honorary piper Doctor Angus MacDonald completes what all fans of Gaelic music will recognise as a sensational line-up.

Featuring leading Gaelic performers, and with a particular focus on youth, these annual events organised by the Gaelic Society of Inverness have become increasingly popular, with people travelling from across Scotland to enjoy high quality themed programmes which, while celebrating Gaelic, also enable full appreciation and enjoyment by non-speakers. The concerts are presented in Gaelic with simultaneous English language interpretive Power Point presentation against a stunning backdrop of complementary photography by Cailean MacLean.

Society Chairman Allan Campbell, who will also present the concert, said, “The Gaelic Society of Inverness is proud to promote Gaelic by presenting a display of such outstanding Gaelic musical ability. We are immensely grateful and encouraged by the support of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, recognising our contribution to Gaelic development. It is particularly pleasing to acknowledge the support of the UBC Group to this event, as it recognises with pride its own roots in the Gaelic community.”

Tickets for Ràithean is Fuinn are £12 / £10 and available from Eden Court (01463) 234234.

Further Information:

Allan Campbell, Chairman, Gaelic Society of Inverness (GSI), 01463 23060
Shona Campbell, Honorary Secretary, GSI, 01463 792318

Thig cuspair na cuirme bhliadhnail aig Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis, ann an Talla na h-Ìmpireachd aig Taigh-cluiche Eden Court, Dihaoine 12 Màrt 2010, beò tro cheòl agus òrain Ghàidhlig a thaisbeanas lèirsinn a’ Ghàidheil air ràithean na bliadhna.

Tha Ràithean is Fuinn a’ gealltainn sàr fheasgar an cuideachd nan seinneadairean Caitlin NicAonghais; Magaidh NicDhòmhnaill; Art MacCarmaig; agus Pòl MacCaluim. Còmhla riutha sin bidh an còmhlan òg ainmeil Canntaireachd, agus an ceòladair tàlantach Mìcheal MacMhaoilean le Còmhlan Cèilidh Eilean Mhònach. Cuiridh pìobaire urramach a’ Chomuinn bàrr air clàr a dh’ aithnicheas feadhainn le meas air cèol Gàidhlig, a tha na chruinneachadh sònraichte.

Daonnan a’ nochdadh cuid de phrìomh luchd-ciùil na Gàidhlig, agus le aithne àraid air feadhainn as òige, tha na cuirmean seo air cliù a chosnadh thar nam bliadhnaichean is cuid a’ siubhal far feadh Alba gus sàr phrògraman a chluinntinn. Ged a tha na cuirmean air an lìbhrigeadh gu tur ann an Gàidhlig tha cothrom èisteachd is tuigse cuideachd dhan fheadhainn aig nach eil an cànan, le eadar-theangachadh mar-aon air Power Point, agus an luib sin taisbeanadh barraichte dhealbh bho Chailean MacIllEathain.

Thuirt Cathraiche a’ Chomuinn, Ailean Caimbeul, a bhios na Fhear an Taighe air a’ chuirm, “Tha Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis moiteil a bhith a’ lìbhrigeadh leithid seo de thaisbeanadh de shàr cheòl Gàidhlig. Tha sinn fada an comain Bòrd na Gàidhlig airson a chuid taice agus aithne air mar a tha sinn a’ cur ri leasachadh na Gàidhlig. Tha sinn gu sònraichte toilichte taing a thoirt dha Buidheann UBC airson an cuid taice, is a’ Bhuidheann a’ gabhail ealla mhoiteil ri a freumhan Gàidhealach fhèin.”

Gheibhear tiocaidean airson Ràithean is Fuinn aig £12 neo £10 bho Eden Court (01463) 234234.

Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh:

Ailean Caimbeul, Cathraiche, Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis (CGI), 01463 23060
Shona Chaimbeul, Rùnaire Urramach, CGI, 01463 792318

“Leis na cuirmean seo a’ tàladh luchd-èisteachd far feadh Alba ’s fhiach tiogaidean a chur air dòigh cho luath ’s a ghabhas”, arsa Cathraiche a’ Chomuinn, Ailean Caimbeul.

“Seasons and moods”, the 2010 theme for the Gaelic Society of Inverness concert at Eden Court’s Empire Theatre on Friday 12 March 2010, will present a Gaelic music and song perspective of the seasons.

Featuring leading Gaelic performers, and with a focus on youth, these themed events have become increasingly popular Gaelic celebrations with simultaneous interpretive Power Point presentation. The 2010 programme will include Kathleen MacInnes; Arthur Cormack; Maggie MacDonald; Paul MacCallum; Canntaireachd; and the Monach Isles Ceilidh Band.

“ ‘Book early to avoid disappointment’ may be a cliché, but with this kind of line-up we expect a full-house!” says Society Chairman Allan Campbell.

We look forward to hearing Graeme’s talk as part of our Syllabus after the summer and will keep you informed of the new date.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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