July-Aug update

We are now gearing up for a 'paint party' in the Cullen Centre, where we have a small studio, since it is having some building improvements carried out. This should see us back in business, since our operations have been negatively affected for a period. 

Meantime, we were delighted to be visited recently by Princess Anne, who met with Nick Brown, Ellen Hebdon, Pat Murray, and Zafar Ali. Nick made a programme about the visit - see featured the Home Page.

Staying on the programme front, Ron released a podcast reflecting upon the lives of some of Parklands residents (and, in this respect, we express sadness at the passing of Mervyn Jappy, who was very much loved and respected within the Buckie community). Meanwhile, Chairman Nick's interview with Buckie's Allan Fraser in a fascinating insight into the town's history and development (note: use a different browser from Safari), whilst Ron has produced a 'Dabblin' in Doric' programme with Moira Thain, who is being lined up for a future Playlist for Life. Meanwhile, why don't you 'Spare a thoct' and review the fantastic Doric songs CD by local lads Ed Devlin and Ronnie Thain available on our Home Page. It's well worth a listen! Ron and Bosie have made another singalong nursery rhyme podcast targeted at young children and people with dementia. Also on the Home Page, Tam T has made the 50s 'Down the Decades' programme, which combines well known songs with local history. Tam's next one on the 90s is already in the pipeline. Chairman Nick conducts an entertaining and informative interview about Portknockie with local heritage members, whilst  Ron, Tam and Chris have created a fun 'Homemade Jam' musical podcast.

In our 'More Programmes' sections, there's also an informative and interesting heritage interview with Peter Reid on the history of the Portgordon area, Gav Troon's fabulous 'Scottish Show' series, and much more. Check them all out. 

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