The People's Parish is a new initiative from TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which aims to support communities explore, shape and creatively use their local assets - stories, traditions and history - to showcase themselves to the world and build a picture of Scotland in the first part of the 21st century from the people's point of view.
The People's Parish will explore new ways of mapping communities by gathering and giving voice, resulting in a platform of songs, stories, dances, traditions and histories that best reflect each community.
The People's Parish invite local activists, artists and community organisations to a day to explore how the initiative could work in the fifteen parishes of Midlothian on Saturday 10th September at the National Mining Museum, Newtongrange.
The day will be a mix of speakers, hands-on activity with maps, plus local song and story from Kirsty Law and Lea Taylor.
Booking for the day is via the Scottish Storytelling Centre (0131 556 9579)
The modest cover charge of £18 (£15 for members of the Storytelling, Dance and Music Forums) includes lunch.
