Keith Parker with Sunsets and with Sunsets and Reflections, his anthologies of poetry written in memory of his late wife Sue Following the success of Reflections, his first anthology of poems, Keith Parker has produced a second book called Sunsets. Illustrated by Banbury artist Gail Parsons, the new book continues to follow the theme of poetry written during bereavement after Keith’s wife Sue died at St Julia’s Hospice in Hayle in November 2019. “I keep Sue’s love and memory alive through poetry and illustration” says Keith from Carbis Bay. “I’m not a natural poet by any stretch of the imagination, but I hope readers may find comfort and inspiration through difficult times.”
OIC launches online wellbeing courses for youngsters
February 28, 2021 at 10:45 am
Local artists and musicians are among those hosting a series of free online wellbeing sessions, this coming month, co-ordinated by Orkney Islands Council’s learning and development team (CLD).
Mindfulness March is a project aimed at tackling the feelings of isolation and loneliness being felt by some young people in Orkney.
Young folk aged 16 to 25 will be able to access four weeks of sessions in activities such as drawing and music, thanks to funding allocated from the Scottish Government and administered via Youthlink Scotland.
Courses available include Drawing for Beginners with designer Kirsteen Stewart, Make your own Music with musician Brian Cromarty and Book Illustration with illustrator Britt Harcus. There will also be three one-hour selfcare and wellness sessions Fun Skincare and Wellness.