Front Lounge

Last week Front Lounge came to the end of two incredible Kindred Clothing cohorts in Orkney of all places! There have been so many firsts: first time Kindred Clothing has been delivered in person outside of Dundee; first time Briony Avery and Kayleigh Archibald have delivered Kindred Clothing; and the first time Kindred Clothing was delivered as part of a school curriculum, explained in detail in The Orcadian newspaper clipping attached to this post.

Huge congratulations to Arthur Derrick, Carolyn Shepherd, Hannah Swinney and Simone Meek; and Alexander Hourston, Melissa Nicolson, Mark Shearer and Miller Harcus who often contended with challenging conditions and who all completed Kindred Clothing with aplomb. You are magnificent!

Massive thanks to Briony Avery and Kayleigh Archibald for the amazing job they did communicating the Kindred Clothing course. What an outstanding first effort! Thanks too to Julie Muir, Louise Harcus, Angie Stout, Helen Lumsden and Walter Gorman for all that you have done to make this happen. And a special thank you to Kirsteen Stewart, whose persistent work behind the scenes is the reason why Kindred Clothing in Orkney has happened in the first place.

Westray pictures in the article taken by Nigel Heath.

River of Dreams with Gillian Eilidh O’Mara Artist
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Some words from Gillian Eilidh O’Mara Artist...

The weekend of 13 & 14 December 2025: iGNiTE x Adventures Of The Little People took over Front Lounge HQ with creativity, laughter, and learning. Joined by our newest wave of volunteers, the children stepped back in time to the 1800s with a visit to McManus Galleries. Inspired by what they discovered, they had just two hours to prepare a performance, and wow, did they deliver! From writing their own story, designing costumes, and creating artwork, to setting up the space for family and friends, the children poured their hearts into every detail. The final performance was witty, comical, and the perfect way to wrap up the year. We couldn’t be prouder of their imagination, teamwork, and joy. What a fantastic weekend, and a big thank you to everyone involved! Pictures by Grant R. Keelan of PPG Photography.