Photography Competition, Dyer Craft of Dundee in conjunction with the Mary Slessor Foundation.
Students in primary, junior and senior schools were invited to submit their photographs for this photgraphy competition influenced by the story of Mary Slessor.
The winning entries are now on display in the temporary gallery space of Verdant Works, Dundee, until 19 July 2015
Short Story Writing Competition, Nine Trades of Dundee in conjunction with the Mary Slessor Foundation.
All S2, high school pupils in Dundee were invited to submit a short piece of writing for this competition, influenced by the story of Mary Slessor.
The winning entries are now displayed in the temporary gallery space of Verdant Works, Dundee until 19 July 2015!
Mary Slessor Centenary Brochure
On January 13th, 1915, Mary Slessor, Mother of all the Peoples, passed away. She is buried in Nigeria where she spent the majority of her life, and where she was loved by all.
In honour of the life and work of Mary Slessor, the Mary Slessor Foundation, assisted by a selection of other organisations, has commissioned a bronze plaque to be made which will be erected at the City Churches.
The plaque was revealed in an unveiling ceremony which took place 100 years to the day since Mary’s death, January 13.
Through this plaque, we hope to increase awareness of this remarkable woman, who, despite her huge acheivements, is little known of even in her own city.
As part of their monthly event, the McManus Galleries hosted a Mary Slessor themed evening with guest speaker Ruth Kirkpatrick from 6 – 7 pm.
Next to the stained glass window depicting the works of Mary Slessor in the McManus Galleries Cafe, Ruth Kirkpatrick shared with the audience the struggles and acheivements of this remarkable woman, Mary Slessor.
6pm, Dalhousie Lecture Theatre, Univeristy of Dundee
Writer and Broadcaster Billy Kay was invited by the University of Dundee to deliver an illustrated talk.
This was a public event and was free to the public, it was followed by a drinks reception.