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Rhagfyr 11 @ 11:00
11:00 — 19:30 (8h 30’)

Dingwall Community Centre Tulloch Street Dingwall IV15 9JZ, Scotland

Register to attend now via Eventbrite

North Scotland Winter Gathering

Join us for a winter celebration featuring workshops, discussions, and great local food! Click here to register now via Eventbrite.

*PLEASE NOTE: There has been a change to the event and we will unfortunately no longer have a live ceilidh band. We will still have a fantastic programme of workshops, discussions and local food. Check out the new times, and cheaper ticket prices! Ticket sales close on Wednesday 7th Dec at 5pm*

Landworkers’ Alliance members in the North of Scotland are organising a Winter Gathering on Sunday 11th December at Dingwall Community Centre. The event is for anyone involved in land work, be that crofters, farmers, growers, foresters, new entrants or those seeking access to land. The gathering is a chance to get together, share skills and knowledge and share delicious food together!

We welcome LWA members, supporters and all those who care about the future of our food and farming systems in Scotland. Learn about the vision of the Landworkers’ Alliance, share ideas and reflect on how we can work together to build the agroecology movement from the ground up in Scotland!

There will be an open space for discussions & seed swap over lunch, then a choice of 3 workshops (out of 6 options) in the afternoon, followed by a delicious feast prepared with slow-cooked hogget from Achpopuli farm and organic veg from Knockfarrel Produce (vegan option available too). Bring an instrument or a song to share!

Kids are welcome at the gathering and we’re looking into the possibility of some drop-in kids craft activities during the afternoon if there is demand.

Workshop options:

  • Wool spinning demo and peg loom weaving workshop with Katharine Sharp from Achpopuli Farm
  • Seed saving workshop with Finlay & Haley from Seeds of Scotland
  • Discussion about growing and milling heritage grains with Col Gordon
  • Discussion about campaigning and lobbying on the issues affecting small-scale farmers and crofters with Tara Wight from the Landworkers’ Alliance
  • Workshop on how to set up a woodland raised pork enterprise and selling direct with Angus & Holly from Alder Croft Produce
  • Organic market gardening workshop with Alexander Davies, Head Gardener at Black Isle Brewery

Schedule for the day

12.00pm – Welcome, introductions, sharing & reflection

1.00pm – Seed swap & open space discussions over lunch (please bring a packed lunch!)

2.00pm – Workshop 1

3.00pm – Tea break

3.30pm – Workshop 2

4.30pm – Tea break

5.00pm – Workshop 3

6.00pm – Local food feast

7.00pm – Closing song & farewells

7.30pm – Finish

Ticket pricing

We have set ticket prices on a sliding scale (Solidarity / Standard / Supported) and are using some LWA funds to make ticket prices as affordable as possible, while still covering all the event costs. Please select which price is appropriate for you. Non-members are encouraged to pay the solidarity rate if you can.

Ticket prices:

  • Standard rate: £10
  • Solidarity rate / Non-members: £15
  • Supported rate: £5
  • Kids go free!

For any questions please contact: scotlandlandworkersalliance@gmail.com

NB: Dingwall Community Centre does not have a lift so unfortunately it is not a fully accessible venue. Activities will take place across the whole building, over 3 floors.

To attend, click here to secure your ticket via Eventbrite.

Rhagfyr 11 @ 11:00
11:00 — 19:30 (8h 30’)

Dingwall Community Centre Tulloch Street Dingwall IV15 9JZ, Scotland

Register to attend now via Eventbrite

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