Thurso gig for Distant Voices

AN arts and community organisation is behind a new project that sees an EP of songs about "recovery and reintegration" released this week and a free music event planned next week in Thurso.

Vox Liminis works with people involved in all parts of the criminal justice system – including individuals who are directly affected, families, practitioners, and the wider public - to spark fresh conversations and insights that enable positive change in how crime and punishment is dealt with.

Over the last two years, Vox Liminis has been working with Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership and local organisations in the Highlands, as part of the Distant Voices partnership project.

The intention is to support community approaches to reducing alcohol and drug related harm by engaging local people in conversations about recovery and reintegration, to better understand the complexities of the recovery journey, decrease stigma and support reintegration.

Now, an EP of songs has been produced co-written by celebrated songwriters and people with first-hand experience of recovery and the criminal justice system. The songs tell stories of recovery from the different perspectives of people with substance problems, in recovery, supporting loved ones and working in this sector.

To celebrate the release of the Oblivion and Beyond EP – out on all digital platforms from Friday, October 4 – Donna Maciocia will perform songs from the Distant Voices project which explore recovery and the theme of "coming home".

The gig will be at Mr C's in Thurso on Thursday, October 10. The event is free and non-ticketed.

There is also a workshop planned on the same theme at the Pulteney Centre in Wick on Friday, October 11 from 10am - noon. The workshop is aimed at social workers, support workers and other professionals who work with people in recovery or from the criminal justice system.

For more information on Vox Liminis and the Distant Voices project visit: www.voxliminis.co.uk

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