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ExhibitionStenhousemuir’s Mod fixture could be a lottery but ...
of textiles
A MOTHER and daughter
will mark Falkirk’s Mod
celebrations by holding
their own textiles
exhibition.Exiled islesmen
Sue Myles and daughter
Victoria Caine will be
holding their free exhibition,
‘My mother, my daughter:
The songs through our
eyes’, at Falkirk Town Hall
between Monday, October
13, and Friday, October
17.won’t roll over
Sue, a part-time lecturer at
Forth Valley College, and
Victoria, studying for her
T'S not just songs, dance By Mark Henderson work-out for his charges during HNC in art, say the mixed
and poetry at this year's editorial@falkirkherald.co.uk the international break. media work in theirI
Mod – even football fans will ‘‘The game will be a good exhibition has been inspired
have something to get excited exercise for us and give the by the prescribed songs of
about. up our sessions to try and get players a good run out in place of this year’s Royal National
As part of the week-long closer to where Stenhousemuir a normal training session,” he Mod.
celebration, Stenhousemuir will are. said.
take on Glasgow Island – a team ‘‘We are not going there to take ‘‘We are not going to take it too
made up of players from the a pounding. The guys are in seriously but we hope it’s a decent Badge for
Western Isles who now live in the superb from and will try to give game and enjoyable for both sets
city – for the Mod Cup. them a good game. of players.
The amateur club, which plays ‘‘We will try to enjoy the He added: ‘‘It will also be about hospice
in the Glasgow College Football occasion, play some good football the only game of the season where
Association League, is a focus for andmaybegetacoupleofgoalsas there will be no pressure on me –
the island community in the city – well.’’ which will be a nice change!’’ MOD visitors will be
sopridewillbeatstakewhenthey He added: ‘‘Hopefully we will Kick-off is 11 a.m. on Saturday, encouraged to help a
meet the high flying Warriors at give them more of a severe test October 11, pay at the gate. deserving local charity
Ochilview. than Aberdeen gave them in that a73 SHINTY fans can also catch the while they are in town.
Island co-manager Murdo John famous Scottish Cup tie!’’ annual Mod Shinty Cup final, Thistle pin badges sold in
Graham was excited about the Stenhousemuir’s league status which will be contested between aid of Strathcarron
opportunity to take on a senior and sizzling early season form has Aberdour and Glasgow Mid Hospice are currently
league side. propelled them to top spot in the Argyll. available at the Mod shop in
‘‘We are all looking forward to third division. The match will be held on the Mall Howgate for just
being able to test ourselves at And, although Warriors boss October 11, at Little Kerse Park, £1.
another level,’’ he said. John Coughlin is looking forward Grangemouth. They will also be on sale at
‘‘Fitness is going to play a big to a more relaxed Saturday, he No tickets are required and kick RELAXATION THERAPY: John Coughlin is looking all venues throughout the
part – so we have been stepping believes the match will be an ideal off is 2.30 p.m. forward to the forthcoming Mod fixture for Warriors Mod.
There’s lots of things
for the kids to do too!
By Suzanne Hart
editorial@falkirkherald.co.uk
THE MOD is not just acelebration
for adults –kids can get involved
too.
And children of all ages will be
well catered for during the eight
day event.
Whether they areinterested in
playing instruments, singing,
dancing or reading, the Mod’s
children’s activities will immerse
them in Gaelic culture.
For those youngsters who are
musically inclined Callendar
House is offering ‘come and try’
sessionsforthefiddle,thebodhran
drum, the chanter and accordion. STRINGING ALONG: Young people’s interests are catered for also
Gaelic singing lessons for
children areonthe timetable at For those who already have a drama, is the place to begin. The
Callendar House and kids under good grasp of Gaelic and want to festival workshops will take place
three will have plenty to do with brush up on what they already throughout the week at the
inter-active storytelling taking know,the children’s creative Camelon Education Centre.
place at Falkirk Library every day. workshops for Gaelic speakers, Cultural co-ordinator for
Those youngsters who want to being held at St Francis Xavier RC Falkirk Council, Gayle Martin,
learn moreabout the Gaelic church hall in Hope Street, should said: “The main point of the kids
cultureshould head along to the not be missed. activities is to raise awareness of
awareness classes taking place The sessions will be happening Gaelic.
throughout the week at Callendar throughout the week so see the ‘‘It’s the first time the Mod has
House. programme for moredetails. come to Falkirkand the Gaelic
Young ones wanting to pick up For an overview of everything communityhereisfairly small.
thelanguagecanmakegooduseof Gaelic, the children’s festival, ‘‘We wanttogivethekidsataste
the Gaelic learner sessions, also which includes workshops in of Gaelic by giving them phrases
being held throughout the week at traditional instruments, Gaelic and background information on
Callendar House. language, singing, step dance and the language.”
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