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Tending the Light in the North
17 February - 18 February
Join us for Tending the Light in the North, a Festival of Care and Connection, sparked in Shetland, igniting in Inverness on the 17th and 18th of February 2023.
Tending the Light in the North is a major showcasing, learning and development event with its heart at The Town House in Inverness. Bringing together Care Experienced people and Corporate Parents we will explore what we learn from true co-design alongside those with lived experience, and how imaginative approaches create transformative change.
Building on the foundations of the Festival of Care, Tending the Light in the North is the next phase of the Festival of Care. First held in 2019 on Shetland the festival is an annual event that brings together Care Experienced people, sector professionals and Corporate Parents.
To get a feel for this exciting event please check out our invitation film below.
Events for Care Experienced People
Being the Light Care Convention
Saturday 18th, 10.00am – 3pm, The Town House
A series of workshops including arts activities and virtual reality bringing Care Experienced young people together to connect, consider and create around the Festival themes.
Closing Celebration Prom
Saturday 18th, 7 – 9.30pm, The Town House
A closing celebration event and Prom for Care Experienced young people from across the North. Hosted by Highland CHAMPS.
Contact info:
To book a place at these events please email swild@whocaresscotland.org
Location:
The Town House, Inverness
Corporate Parenting Events
Tending the Light
Care Day, Friday 17th Feb, 1-5pm
A focussed Care Day afternoon of collaboration, bringing Care Experienced leaders, corporate parenting colleagues and partners together from across the North.
You will leave feeling energised, better connected and better equipped in your work to keep The Promise right alongside your care experienced community
Tending the Light in the North will be an important milestone in building a community of positive change across the North.
It builds on the Festivals of Care, the Care Convention and co-creation across the North to keep The Promise
Our key messages for the year to come will be showcased at 3.30pm on the Saturday, please also join us then if you can.
The Salt Made Marks
Friday 5.15pm – 6.15pm
The Salt Made Marks is a beautiful, experimental film exploring the meaning of home and belonging with a group of Care Experienced people from Shetland.
Showcase
Saturday 3.30-4.30pm
Bringing Corporate parents and Care Experienced people back together to showcase our learning and key messages for the year ahead.
Location:
The Town House, Inverness
Contact info:
To book a place at these events please email Gillian.Macpherson2@highland.gov.uk
