ANN AN CÒI5 (IN FIVE)
LOCAL GIRL PRESENTS SEVENTH PROGRAMME IN NEW SERIES ON BBC ALBA
Tuesday 28th July at 6.50pm on BBC ALBA
The seventh in a new series of five minute programmes on BBC ALBA, presented by young Gaelic speaker aged 10 to 13, will follow 12 year old Heather Renouf from East Kilbride, as she takes us on a tour round her home town.
Heather Renouf shopping in East Kilbride
‘Ann an Còi5 has been produced by independent company Sealladh, set up by Morag Stewart and Chris Young of Young Films in 2008. The young Gaelic presenters, with the help of the Sealladh team, have scripted, presented and conducted interviews for each of the programmes in the new series.
The series allows youngsters to tell the story of something which is very special to them, whether it be a place, pastime or person. Heather Renouf, a pupil at Calderglen High School, will be presenting the next programme being broadcast on Tuesday 28th July on BBC ALBA.
Heather explores East Kilbride - Scotland’s first new town - showing the contrast between the historic sights and modern developments. She visits the site of the ancient church which gave the town its name, and the large shopping centre which is made up of six malls. Its complicated traffic system and numerous roundabouts has led to its nick-name of ‘polo-mint city’ but as Heather explains the town also has many quiet, peaceful spaces, including the James Hamilton Heritage Park.
During the programme Heather interviews TV presenter Catriona MacPhee, who was also brought up in East Kilbride. Catriona encourages Heather to maintain her interest in Gaelic, embrace the many opportunities the language offers and be proud to be a Gaelic speaker.
The new series ‘Ann an Còi5’ has given emerging talent both behind and in front of the camera the opportunity to produce and broadcast their creative material. The stories have been brought to life by a production team which included young talent working in new challenging roles assisted and mentored throughout the production process.
‘Ann an Còi5’ will be broadcast on BBC ALBA on Tuesday 28th July at 18:50 and is available on Sky channel 168 & Freesat channel 110.