Mealaibh ur naidheachd!

Congratulations!

http://www.peoplesmillions.org.uk/2011-finalists/stv-north/fonn-nam-feis

The Jubilee People's Millions logo

 Message from Fèisean ambassador Julie Fowlis:

We are delighted that with your superb support and help on Tuesday……..Fèis Rois; one of only six organisations in the STV North region to be shortlisted with a chance of winning up to £60,000 in the Jubilee People’s Millions (http://www.peoplesmillions.org.uk/2011-finalists/stv-north/fonn-nam-feis), WERE THE WINNERS………

The Charity bid for a total of £59,640 and on behalf of them, Julie wishes to thank everyone who voted.

 
With the help of this extra funding, the Fonn nam Fèis project ( http://www.feisrois.org ) will continue to improve the lives of older people across Ross-shire and Inverness by providing them with opportunities to participate in traditional music and song workshops and to explore their local culture and heritage. This lifelong learning project will engage a wide range of people in the community. Fonn nam Fèis will offer a year-round programme of activities, including: weekly instrumental classes, singing groups, and workshops in song writing and composition.
 
Many thanks once again……