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SUMMARY:Conversing Building: TRIBUTARIES
DESCRIPTION:Tributaries brought together communities\, artists and scientists along the River Nith to explore the river\, its tributaries and the life they sustain. \n\n\n\nThrough activities including moth trapping\, bat walks\, water sampling\, birdwatching and species recording\, local people worked alongside scientists to observe and learn about the river and the ecological changes taking place around them. These encounters brought together different generations and forms of knowledge\, from scientific observation to lived experience of the river. \n\n\n\nThis knowledge and experience became the starting point for creative workshops with textile artist Elizabeth Stephenson in which participants designed and made traditional trade union-style banners reflecting their communities’ particular relationships with the river and its tributaries. \n\n\n\nThe banners joined the Salty Coo procession in this year’s Nithraid in August. \n\n\n\nThe trade union banner is a symbol of solidarity\, collective action and the demand for change. Here\, we extend that idea beyond the human: could solidarity also be imagined between species\, and between human and more-than-human communities? The banners celebrate the river and give visual expression to the interconnected lives that depend upon it. \n\n\n\nCollective making created space for conversation\, skill-sharing and intergenerational learning\, offering a practical and creative way to respond to environmental change. \n\n\n\nTributaries is an outreach project for Nithraid\, Dumfries’s annual river festival and boat race and we would like to continue the project.  If you would like information about how to become part of the banner making project please contact: nithriverunion@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nMany thanks to everyone involved in the making and……. \n\n\n\nEmily McLatchie (Artist – Thornhill workshops) Old School ThornhillDeborah Iden and the Moniaive InitiativeKirsty Johnson and Nith LifeMalcolm Haddow at SWSEIC\, Antoine Lemaire at Alouette Nature Tours\, Leah Belford  – Wallacehall Academy  \n\n\n\nNithraid and the Tributaries Project are EcoArt productions
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LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Loose Goose in Gatehouse of Fleet
DESCRIPTION:Some journeys happen on wings. Others happen on wheels. \n\n\n\nThe Loose Goose is rolling into Gatehouse of Fleet — a place where people have long come to explore\, wander and get moving. \n\n\n\nStop by and join the journey. \n\n\n\nThere’ll be stories to discover\, things to make\, sounds to play with and plenty of opportunities to get creative. Bring your own story of a journey — however big or small — and add it to the growing story of Where In The Wild. \n\n\n\nFrom migrating geese crossing continents to a cycle ride through the Galloway landscape\, every journey connects us to somewhere. \n\n\n\nWhere are you going? And what might you discover along the way? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFree / Drop-In SessionsThis event will take place at Mill on the Fleet\, High Street\, Gatehouse of Fleet\, Castle Douglas DG7 2HS
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SUMMARY:Write! On Tour
DESCRIPTION:WRITE! is The Stove’s regular Creative Writing night\, and this month\, in honour of the Wild Goose Festival\, WRITE! is on tour\, coming to the beautiful Mill on the Fleet! WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand and being inspired by those around you. \n\n\n\n In this session we’ll chat about geese & migration\, using these themes as prompts and the opportunity to write based on the inspiration. It might be a character sketch\, or a piece of description or dialogue. The key thing is that it will be your words\, and they’d never have been born if you’d stayed at home that night. \n\n\n\nSessions are expertly guided by thought-provoking prompts\, offering dedicated time for free-flowing expression. Afterward\, participants have the opportunity to share their creations within supportive groups\, receiving valuable tips to enhance their writing skills and boost confidence. Whether you’re rediscovering the joy of the creative process or seeking inspiration for your existing project\, Write fosters a collaborative and experimental environment. Fuel your next big project with the friendly encouragement and creative energy that defines Write. \n\n\n\nOpen to: everyone! It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never written anything before\, or if you’re an established author looking for a brief shot of espresso creativity. It’s not a course\, so you can attend any or all sessions\, as you wish. \n\n\n\nSo come along. We’ll provide inspiration and a supportive group of new friends. All you need to do is bring your pen*\, engage your heid\, and write! \n\n\n\n(*Of course it’s fine to bring a laptop or gadget instead of pen and paper: words are words\, whatever the medium!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nFreeThis event will take place at Mill on the Fleet\, High Street\, Gatehouse of Fleet\, Castle Douglas DG7 2HS \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Informati
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