‘S e Fèis tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig airson clann ann an clasaichean 1-4 anns an Àrd-sgoil a th’ ann am Freumhan. Bidh an Fhèis, a tha air a ruith le Sgioba Leasachaidh Fèisean nan Gàidheal, a’ gabhail àite 6-10 Giblean ann an Ionad Spòrs Cheann Loch Goibhle ann an Earra-Ghàidheil agus gheibh com-pàirtichean bùthan-obrach ciùil agus cur-seachadan air a’ bhlàr a-muigh.

Thathar an dòchas gun tig deugairean bho air feadh Alba, a’ toirt cothrom do na com-pàirtichean tachairt ri daoine òga eile aig a bheil ùidh ann an ceòl traidiseanta. Air sgàth ‘s nach bi ann ach 20 àite aig an Fhèis, gheibh na com-pàirtichean teagasg aig àrd-ire gus an cuid sgilean a shàr-leasachadh.

‘S e prìomh chuspair na seachdain obair-chòmhlain a thèid a stiùireadh le sgioba de luchd-teagaisg agus luchd-aire proifeiseanta. Gheibh na com-pàirtichean cothrom ionnsachadh mu dheidhinn siostaman PA, cruthachadh ciùill agus sgilean taisbeanaidh. A bharrachd air seo gheibh iad cothrom cur-seachadan inntinneach fheuchainn air a’ bhlàr a-muigh, leithid seòladh-churrachan agus sreap.
Thuirt Caoimhin Rodgers, Oifigear Leasachaidh Fèisean nan Gàidheal, “Tha Freumhan ga mhaoineachadh le Bòrd na Gàidhlig agus ‘s e cothrom air leth a th’ ann do luchd-labhairt òga na Gàidhlig na sgilean cànain, sòisealta agus ciùil a leasachadh ann an dòigh spòrsail agus ann an àite air leth freagarrach.”

Ma tha ùidh aig duine sam bith ann am Freumhan, nach tèid sibh chun an làraich-lìn againn airson foirm-iarrtais – www.feisean.org – no cuiribh fios gu Nicola Marshall air 01463 225599 no nicola@feisean.org.

Feumaidh com-pàirtichean a bhith eadar 11-16 bliadhna a dh’aois agus iad comasach air an ionnsramaid a chluiche aig ìre eadar-mheadhanach. ‘S ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bhios an teagasg air fad.

Freumhan – a new opportunity for young Gaelic speakers
Freumhan is a new Gaelic-medium fèis for young people in 1st to 4th year at secondary school. The fèis, being run by the Fèisean nan Gàidheal development team, will take place from the 6th to the 10th of April at the Lochgoilhead Centre in Argyll and will combine musical workshops with outdoor activities.

It is hoped the fèis will attract teenagers from across Scotland, giving participants the opportunity to meet other young Gaelic speakers with similar interests. Places will be limited to twenty in order that participants will receive intensive, high quality tuition and will really develop their skills.

The main subject on offer during the week will be group-work which will be led by a team of professional tutors and supervisors but participants will also have the opportunity to learn about PA skills, composition and performance. Unlike other fèisean, Freumhan will give participants the chance to experience the outdoors as well through a variety of activities from kayaking to climbing.

Fèisean nan Gàidheal Development Officer Kevin Rodgers said “ Freumhan has been made possible with funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig and it will be a fantastic opportunity for young Gaelic speakers to develop their language, social and musical skills in a relaxed and fun environment.”

Anyone interested in attending Freumhan should download an application form from www.feisean.org or contact Nicola on 01463 225559 or nicola@feisean.org.

Participants must be aged 11-16 and play their instrument at an intermediate level.  All tuition will be though the medium of Gaelic.