Falkirk Day Unit

Falkirk Day Unit in Camelon Falkirk, is a secondary school support unit. The first sessions began in March 2003, and two albums of music were created. The tunes all had a pop music flavour. Alongside music making, this project helps build the self confidence of the young people involved. Communication skills expressed through individual creative efforts, culminate in an overwhelming sense of self achievement and building up self esteem.

Work continues at The Falkirk Day Unit, following the success of Artlink Central worker Julie Law's endeavours, to have a 'listening post' installed at The Falkirk Tryst Festival. The 'listening post' aired music composed by the participants who took part in music making at F.D.U. Couple this with the enthusiasm of centre manager Gordon Bell and his team, and of course the positive response from previous participants...it promises to be another productive year. The new term began in August 2006, and is scheduled through until July 2007, and beyond.