Something For Young People
There can be few things as powerful as regularly reading to a young child. It has astonishing benefits for children: comfort and reassurance, confidence and security, relaxation, happiness and fun.
Open their minds, Open a book.
Scavenger Hunt & Storytelling for under 8s
Saturday 14th September,
11am–12 noon
Tain Library, Stafford Street, IV19 1AZ.
FREE Entry - Booking Essential
What will you find and what tales will be told when you visit Tain Library for a fun filled morning of scavenging and storytelling.
Call into the library to book your place.
Suitable for under 8s who must be accompanied by an adult please.
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What The Ladybird Heard Lunch
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As part of the St. Duthac Book and Arts Festival Pipers Coffee House is hosting a What the Ladybird Heard style lunch for children.
*Pre booking is required, Pop in to Pipers Coffee House for a ticket
Saturday 14th September
12noon and 2pm
25 Lamington Street, Tain IV19 1AA info@piperscoffeehouse.com
Please advise in advance of any dietary issues £8.50* per child
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Eden Court Primary Visit
We’re proud of the exciting programme of events at some of our local primary schools. In 2024 Fearn and Edderton Primaries will take part in workshops led by Andrew Simpkins, Eden Court Theatre Outreach Practitioner.
This workshop will give everybody the chance to think about what story they would like to tell and encourage youngsters to explore different ways in which they can do it. Andrew starred as a Snowflake at the age of five in his Primary School play, and he fell in love with theatre.
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Family Event - Circus Skills with Trapeze Entertainment
Saturday 14th September
1.30pm–3.30pm
The Duthac Centre, Stafford Street, Tain IV19 1BQ.
Click here to book Adults £5, Children FREE
1 adult ticket includes 2 free children spaces.
Family fun for all ages with a 2 hour Circus skills workshop. Get Clowning around with Trapeze Entertainment, learning plate spinning, juggling, ribbons, poi, pedal go’s and other fun circus surprises! Beginning with whole group fun, the children will then work in small groups to try out new things, encouraging children of all ages to have a go, and above all enjoy finding new skills. Katy-Louise makes everything so much fun, fun, fun!
Maximum of 30 places, so please book early.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Tain Royal Academy Photographer Private Visit
Former pupil of Tain Royal Academy Lily Skye graduated with BA (Hons) Photography from Napier University in 2024 and will be returning to her roots to inspire the current cohort. Lily is a Scottish-based fashion photographer who incorporates documentary elements, allowing her to capture authentic, real-life moments within her editorial images. Her love for storytelling is evident in her work, as she searches for meaning and a narrative within each photoshoot she undertakes. Through her portfolio, you'll be able to see a range of her editorial photography encompassing fashion, lifestyle, and portraiture.
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Children's Corner Popping Up
The children's corner in our Pop-Up book shop is a great addition to the festival. With games, drawing materials and of course books the children can lose themselves, dream big and expand and enrich their worlds.
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Tain Royal Academy Author Private Visit
Crime writer, Claire Askew, will work with selected classes on developing writing skills.
Claire has been a Scottish Book Trust Reading Champion, a Jessie Kesson Fellow and the University of Edinburgh’s Writer in Residence. She currently lives in North Cumbria with her black cat, Winifred Sanderson.
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