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The local press has been full of exotic pictures of figures
dressed in fantastic and colourful costumes all as forecast in
previous news letters about The Tide Machine at Kingholm Quay
and presented by the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association. It
was nothing like anything I had ever seen on the river before
and luckily the weather was on the organisers side. For children
brought up on DR Who it must have been a breeze not to jump into
the water to escape the strange creatures. Some seemed thrilled
despite the strangeness of the mime figures. I think the
excellent design elements would have benefited from a clearer
narration of the happening. |
The Society's first outdoor event of
the year will be up river at Ellisland Farm to continue the
artistic and literary theme.
There can be few more romantic siteswhere nature is extolled by
poettry Arguably the finest narrative poem ever written was born
here, Robert Burns 'Tam o'Shanter'.
The party should meet at the car-park
at 2pm on the 1st of June. Stout walking shoes are recommened
for the walk to the Hermitage and a stick. If you require a lift
contact A Grindall on 01387 247866 so that some arrangement can
be made. Let us hope we won't need an umbrella.
Andrew M
Grindall
secretary |