Doric Books’ first book ‘Aul McDonald His a Fairm’ has been selling like hot cakes. If you haven’t got your copy yet you can order one from the website www.doricbooks.com or visit your local bookshop to ask for a copy. As a Community Interest Company, Doric Books is a not-for-profit business, established to promote the development of North-East Scots language through publishing books and providing workshops and events for schools, care homes and community groups. Their second book, The Puddock, an illustrated version of the popular poem by JM Caie about a big-headed frog – is ready to go to print. A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise the funds to help the puddock leap onto the shelves. Further information can be found on Doric Books website and Facebook page. Or go direct to https://www. kickstarter.com/profile/thepuddock “We’re fair trickit, really pleased with how things are going so far. Aul McDonald has had really positive feedback and we can’t wait to publish ‘The Puddock’. It’s a really popular poem loved by all ages and Aaron’s illustrations really bring it alive,” said Jackie Ross, co-director of Doric Books. As well as publishing, Doric Books also provide workshops and ‘Blethers’ in Doric for schools, care homes and community groups. Full details of what they can offer can be found on their website.
Alford Christmas Festival would like to thank everyone for their continued support. The group is hoping to have a Christmas parade with Lonach Pipe band, Cairngorm Reindeers and Santa to switch on our Christmas lights on Sunday 28th of November, all being well! Due to Covid 19 situation with planning and uncertainty we weren’t able to commit to our Christmas festival but we will be back next year. Look out for maybe a few pop-up Christmas events in the village in the leadup to our switch on. For more information, you can “like” the group’s Facebook page or email kerryjhenderson@hotmail.co.uk
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