DUNDEE Yes Group is to be congratulated on the workshop it ran on Sunday.
Lesley Riddoch gave an inspiring and practical talk about preparing for the coming campaign for independence. A showing of her new film about the Faroe Islands followed. I urge readers to view this film. It is available on YouTube. Typing in “Phantom Power nation” will lead you to it.
I’m sure after seeing it many will feel impelled to contribute to the crowdfunding effort to enable further films about our near Northern neighbours to be made.
Contributions can be made either at the YouTube website or by going to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/nation.
Ian Johnston
Gargunnock
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