An informal group of friends are putting on carol singing sessions in Guernsey French this Christmas, and are inviting anyone interested to join them for free.
There was already a session last week, and two more are planned this Sunday 23 November and on Sunday 7 November.
Orgnaisers say no prior knowledge of Guernesiais is required and lyrics and pronunciations are available for each carol.
They take place in the Lansdown Room at the KGV at 14:00 and last one hour. Additional sessions will be arranged if there’s demand.
Coordinator Julie Walker says: “We’re learning the language just for pleasure, not performing so there’s no need to be a ‘singer’ to take part. For something different this year, we are inviting anyone who plays a ukulele to bring it along and join in.”
Joy Liggett from the Guernsey Language Commission commented: “The Guernsey Language Commission are pleased to sponsor carol singing in Guernesiais; learning a language through music is not only fun but effective. All the activities spearheaded by Julie are best described as a ‘grass roots’ initiative for people of any fluency level to engage with Guernesiais.”
To learn more about the singing events, and other sessions exploring the language in St Peters, contact walkerjulie969@gmail.com.