North East Scotland Report 2022-23
The NES Branch is a vibrant, active branch of the Clarsach Society. Our members are spread throughout the Grampian and Angus Regions so are widespread. Our flagship annual events include our Harp Retreat in March, 2 Tea Concerts July and Dec, 2 Harps of Gold Charity Concerts in December. Other events include a concert at Bennahar Camp Hill Community to support their open day, European Folk Day, playing for Care Homes and a Concert in Strathdon.
Workshops included Stonehaven Folk Festival, SCAT collaboration Come and Try, and Lucie Hendry. Special Projects comprised Arduthie School Project which was a week of tuition in traditional music, and also a Collaboration with SCAT (Scottish Culture and Traditions) to provide regular tuition in Clarsach and bring the Branch and SCAT together in a mutually beneficial way to promote the Clarsach in the NE of Scotland.
Current Members – 43 No of clarsachs owned 29 Performances – 12
Ensemble Meetings-8 Branch Meetings 12 Workshops – 3
Special Projects 2
Irene Watt, Convenor
