THE BIRKS CINEMA TRUST 

We would like to run a programme of community activities free of charge to those living in Highland Perthshire.

The Birks Cinema is an established community hub in Aberfeldy. Since 2017 we have been actively promoting the Gaelic language, and the cultural heritage of Highland Perthshire, with a variety of ....more

The Birks Cinema is an established community hub in Aberfeldy. Since 2017 we have been actively promoting the Gaelic language, and the cultural heritage of Highland Perthshire, with a variety of activities and events happening all year. We would like to build on the Gaelic element of this hub by continuing to proactively promote both awareness and use of Gaelic in our community delivering the following: • Monthly Gaelic Café - meet with others to practice Gaelic language in an informal relaxed way over a cup of coffee. All welcome on the understanding that the purpose is to speak Gaelic or listen and not to switch the conversation to English. • Speakers programme in our cinema auditorium - The format would be to start each speaker session with a 15 mins networking with audience and speaker, then 45 a minute bilingual talk on a topic of Gaelic interest, in order to encourage those with limited or no Gaelic but an interest in Gaelic culture to come along. After a short break the second 45 mins would be an informal chat in our mezzanine space with the speaker facilitating in Gaelic only to enable practice among participants. We propose to have 8 different speakers and would invite them along at the same time as our monthly Gaelic Café. • Gaelic related screenings - After discussion with those who regularly attend our programme we would like to either rescreen Iorram and/or Dùthchas and/or another Gaelic film. Each screening would be followed by a bi-lingual Q&A session. We would also like to try children's screenings again - in collaboration with the Fèis Thatha. • 6 week course, with the help of Speak Gaelic resources, on Gaelic language.  In June 2023, Perthshire and Angus Provincial Mod celebrates its 100th birthday and as part of these celebrations, we plan to have some additional screenings of film with Gaelic content, as well as a speaker on a relevant topic and also a Gaelic games afternoon/evening. Beneficiaries:  Existing speakers and learners of Gaelic who live within the Aberfeldy community area. Gaelic speaking visitors and learners from among members of adjacent communities with whom the project aims to foster mutual links. Outcomes: A supportive learning environment for intermediate speakers. Create a visible focus for our existing Gaelic community  (GM education, Fèis, Gaelic Choir, Gaelic Playgroup, Mod) with the potential to draw people from a wider network as Abair Thusa in Perth does. Raising the profile of the Gaelic in Aberfeldy

This group will use the funding to continue and expand delivery of activities and social activities/events for their community. The project will be based in Aberfeldy and they expect to have ....more

This group will use the funding to continue and expand delivery of activities and social activities/events for their community. The project will be based in Aberfeldy and they expect to have participants from across Highland Perthshire taking part over 3 years. The activities and groups are open to all members of the community. The group anticipate 2880 regular attendees and 150 volunteers will be involved in the project over 3 years.

A' lìbhrigeadh clasaichean is seiseanan òraid Gàidhlig ann an Obar Pheallaidh / Delivering Gaelic classess and speaker sessions in Aberfeldy

A' cur cafaidh Gàidhlig air dòigh airson cleachdadh na Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh / Arranging a Gaelic café to promote Gaelic conversation

COVID19 - This grant will pay for extra staffing and equipment to enable children with additional support needs, who are socially isolated due to Covid-19, to access their regular lego club online. ....more

COVID19 - This grant will pay for extra staffing and equipment to enable children with additional support needs, who are socially isolated due to Covid-19, to access their regular lego club online. They will be able to learn skills and take pride in achievements.

This project will deliver fun holiday trips and weekly creative sessions using Lego for children and young people with additional support needs. Working together on creative technology projects young ....more

This project will deliver fun holiday trips and weekly creative sessions using Lego for children and young people with additional support needs. Working together on creative technology projects young people will learn new skills and develop friendships.

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to contribute towards screenings.

Towards the running costs of the Community Activities Programme at The Birks Cinema Trust

Weekly creative sessions using Lego, for children who are autistic or have other additional support needs. Working together to create an animation film will improve social and communication skills ....more

Weekly creative sessions using Lego, for children who are autistic or have other additional support needs. Working together to create an animation film will improve social and communication skills and help them to express themselves.