Today was our first session with Ivor Laird who will be coming for 10 weeks to teach us how to play the bagpipes. Ivor showed us how to play the chanter and the goose, and we’re looking forward to hearing the real bagpipes next week! Ivor also taught us how to hold the chanter and play some notes – we were practising on our rulers today, but will get to try out the real thing over the next few weeks.
Ivor works with the Ulster Scots Agency, and we are delighted to be able to part of this programme – we are also really enjoying our Scottish Country dancing lessons with Ruth each Tueday. Thank you to the Ulster Scots Agency for the opportunity to learn lots of new skills!