Category Archives: Announcements

New photos on ‘documentary’ page

Posted on 9 July 2010 by Fiona

We’ve managed to download stills from our interview with Jackie Hendry and Maggie Kennedy in Edinburgh. Check them out on the ‘documentary’ page. We’re still hoping to have a photo gallery page set up - our techie guy Rod will get … Continue reading →

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Poet Andy Philip lends his voice

Posted on 30 June 2010 by Fiona

The acclaimed Scottish poet Andrew Philip has lent his voice to The Last of the Gypsy Royals. Andy, whose first collection ‘The Ambulance Box’ has won critical praise, will read ‘The Dirge of Queen Esther’ by Joseph Hawick and ‘Meg Merrilies’ by … Continue reading →

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Yetholm Reunion: 25th July 2010

Posted on 19 June 2010 by Fiona

What? A reunion of the descendents, family members and friends of the Gypsy Royal Family of Yetholm in memory of Alex Kennedy. Bring along old photos and documents and wear a name tag. If you have any musical instruments we … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Gypsy Royals Documentary

Posted on 18 June 2010 by Fiona

I am giving a talk on Saturday 19 June at the Literary and Philosophical Society in Newcastle on the making of the documentary – the talk starts at 11am and all are welcome. This will form part of a broader … Continue reading →

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