Many thanks, both Margarets. Filming was taking place throughout the event but I’m not sure if that included the concert. John Purser and Margaret Bennett played some music during their talks which should become available on film at some time through UWSS or SMO. The music would make a great CD – we can but […]

Just to add an update that the Isle of Luing Community Trust planning applications to build an Atlantic Islands Centre on Luing were unanimously approved last week by the Argyll & Bute Council planning committee after a full debate in Cullipool Hall.

Hi Frank Passion and joy in life is what it’s all about as far as I’m concerned and Loomashun had it in abundance. Some traditional performances can be fine technically but lack flair and you feel their hearts are not in it. Theirs was, and it made us all feel good, so I hope they’ll […]

I can’t really agree, George, I came away encouraged by the conference, particularly the approaches being taken by Dana and Gwilym to build successful arts centres which do provide work for artists. Community Trusts and arts groups still have access to Lottery and other funds and artists can work with them in their projects. Hi-arts […]