Caithness macular group members tune in for third in series of kitchen ceilidhs
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Members of Caithness Macular Society Support Group have been enjoying another virtual ceilidh.
It was again hosted by Eric Farquhar, chairman of the local sight-loss group, from the kitchen of his home in Wick.
Eric was joined in the third musical get-together by local songwriter and boxie player Nancy Nicolson and, via telephone link, guests Alasdair Miller, from Stirkoke, on bagpipes, accordion and Jew's harp; Willie Mackay, of Oldhall, on spoons; Ian Sinclair, from Staxigoe, with Irish songs; and Thurso's Angie Manson on the harmonica.
Eric welcomed everyone and started off the hour of entertainment with a favourite poem, In the Grim High Court of Justice. Ian followed singing Oh to Be in Doonaree and Be My Love.
Angie gave several well-known Scottish reels on harmonica, accompanied by Willie with his spoons.
Alasdair continued with rousing piping tunes as well as playing the Jew's harp, continuing with Come Over the Ord on the accordion.
To the delight of all members listening in, Nancy Nicolson gave a rendition of the song about Wick and Pulteney which she wrote for the town's HarbourFest in 2007.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people. There are many forms of macular disease but AMD is the most common, usually affecting people over the age of 50.
The Caithness support group is one of several hundred across the UK and it has about 30 members.
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