Past Events 2009
- Scottish Homecoming Finale at Wedderburn Castle
- 30 November 2009
- The Scottish Borders Food Network St Andrew’s Banquet with local and international guests and Jim Hume MSP.
- Delegation of Commonwealth leaders
- 20 November 2009
- Performance for the delegation with the Gilmerton Singers.
- Scots and Gaelic Song Workshops at Liberton Primary
- 19 November 2009
- Part of Homecoming, funded by Awards for All.
- Incorporation of Skinners and Glovers
- 6 November 2009
- Dinner at the Trades Hall, Glasgow
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John Steele, Collector of the House'We ...thoroughly enjoyed the singing of Wendy Carle Taylor, who, for me, will be remembered as one of the highlights of the Craft Dinner season.
- D-Cafe at the Quaker Meeting House
- 29 October 2009
- With Tony Mitchell
- Solo Song Workshops
- 18 October, 1 & 22 November, 13 December
- Singing workshops at the Gillis Centre for people looking to develop their singing in a supportive setting. Small groups allowing lots of time to explore and enjoy.
- Singing4Fun! Workshops
- 17 & 31 October, 21 November, 12 & 19 December
- Relaxed, cheerful workshops at the Gillis Centre. Tailored to suit all levels. Professional vocal tips, variety of songs, lovely melodies and harmonies.
International Storytelling Festival- 30 September 2009
- Festival launch at Burns Monument, with Mike Russell, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and Constitution, and Donald Smith, Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, and invited guests.
Homecoming at Henderson's- 16, 23, 30 August 2009
- Beautiful, traditional and contemporary Scots song from Wendy, accompanied on the clarsach by Ailie Robertson and on guitar by Tony Mitchell. Not to mention three mouth-watering courses in Scotland's legendary vegetarian restaurant!
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'What a treat for a Sunday night! Warm atmosphere, delicious food and wine and a wonderful musical show!'
'This is a fine way to end this Festival, honouring Scotland's Bard with Scottish artists and musicians and sharing food and drink with friends. A human communion.'
Ballads, Burns and Blues - Wendy Carle Taylor and Friends at The Lot- 7, 8, 10 August 2009
- Sensitive, spell-binding interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs. Featuring songs by Robert Burns to mark his 250th Anniversary. With Tony Mitchell on guitar and Lauren Tait on piano and Scottish harp.
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'A lovely show. Wendy has a superb voice and tremendous presentation. Her singing of the Burn's song John Anderson was heart stopping.'
'This show is like balm for the senses as an eclectic mix of songs from Scotland combine with modern classics.'
'This show had everything, variety, talent, humour, charm. Wendy has a great voice, huge versatility and large repertoire.'