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Castle Douglas Community Bulletin Linked to the Day of the Region event 1st / 2nd October 2011 New Publication for the Castle Douglas Community Food Town Initiative and Civic Events Team welcome you to the first edition of the Castle Douglas Community Bulletin. Day of the Region is nearly here and the Food Town Initiative & Civic Week Initiative have been very pleased to be one of the driving forces behind this event, for the community by the community, here in Castle Douglas. It seems a long time ago when this first concept was being discussed with Leader D&G last October but now it’s here we just want to thank all the people who have helped make this happen. Over 60 participating groups are involved over the 2 days and we all wish to thank those volunteers in those groups who are involved in the event.
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We believe this is the first time in the town when we have had such a large community involvement reflecting such a wide range of activity, hobby, business and educational groups. The principles of Day of the Region, which is a European initiative and started in Holland, are to engage with the people of the town from all walks of life and give people an opportunity to learn what is available and to sign post the opportunities that are here in Castle Douglas, thanks to so many organisations that help people enjoy various activities and hobbies. Please come along to the town on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October and see for yourself what is available, we think you will be surprised at the various options. There are a number of locations in the town highlighted by Day of the Region Banners but the main body of events are in easy walking distance of King Street, Market Hill, Lochside Park and the Community Centre on Cotton street. To help you have a good look round there is a double decker bus available to tour the events and it will be available at 10:00am until 3:00pm to take you on an hourly route to all main venues in and out of town. Some of the out of town events include free open day to Threave House & Gardens and the Glen Urr Valley Ice-Cream Farm. The bus starts its route at the Bus stop next to the swimming pool in town. We have provided this facility for the day but donations for the ride will be collected on board to those who may wish to help us cover our costs. On Market hill there will be an Exhibition Marquee with stands from various interest groups in and around the town showcasing and in some cases demonstrating their skills and interests. Next to this there will be a Performance Marquee where there will be performances from a wide range of interest groups including choirs, musical groups, dance, dog training and others. At Lochside Park there will be the Food Town Marquee where cooking demonstrations will take place through Saturday & Sunday together with Community Food stalls & some local producers. Businesses in the town will also have open days such as the Sulwath Brewery & Irving Home style Bakery. See inside this Bulletin for more detailed info.
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are pleased to announce that a Halloween and Fireworks Extravaganza is to be held at Threave Gardens on Sunday 30th October 2011 between 6 and 8.15pm. Entertainment Best Fancy Dress and Pumpkin Competitions for all ages.
Gala Night for the event will be in the Town Hall from 7:30pm and tickets will be on sale in various locations in the town including the Tourist information centre on Market Hill. Entry will also be available on the night at a cost of £5. Pre event ticket sales will be available at £4. The event will include the local Ceilidh Band Caper and Pupils from the music group from the High School. Come along and have an informative and fun day here in Castle Douglas. More info available from www.dayoftheregion.co.uk then click Castle Douglas Events page.
Spooky walks, apple dunkin, donut bobbing, fun fair rides, face painting and much, much more Costs £5.00 per car or £2.50 if walking, free entry for all children under 16
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Europe investing in rural areas
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many volunteer leaders and helpers we have within the Stewartry.
Art for All - TRY IT OUT!
Castle Douglas Playgroup
Location: Castle Douglas Community Centre, Cotton St Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm (both days)
Location: Community Centre, Cotton Street Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
From time to time these volunteers diminish, and this year we have had to close one of our units. We are putting a call out to those who have time to spare and would like to help keep the Stewartry Girlguiding movement “moving on” into the future.
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Come along and have a go in this fun art session! Contact: Sue Hallam 01556 504124 Or see if you could join this group on a regular basis. Contact: Jean Redden, 01557 814 769
FREE Face Painting Castle Douglas Toddlers Group
camcorder club Location: Community Centre, Cotton St Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm Do you have an interest in camcorders, filming and editing? Would you like to be part of this community interest group? Come and meet members of this growing club at the Community Centre where you can see an exhibition of the projects undertaken this past year and see some of the videos which have been recorded by members of local events Come and see if you have been captured on camera at one of the many local events!! YOU COULD BE FAMOUS!!! Contact: Alan Murray, 01556 504 872
Location: Community Centre, Cotton Street Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm We are a group catering for 0-5 year olds. Children can come and play in a safe environment with their parent or carer. We have a dedicated toddler room with baby section. There are rockers, babygyms, ride-ons, a craft cupboard, climbing frame with slide and many other toys. We currently run 5 times a week with 3 different types of groups. Ÿ Baby Group on Wednesdays 9.30-11.00 for newborns up to pre-toddler stage plus Mums-tobe. Ÿ Toddlers Group on Tuesdays Wednesdays & Thursdays 1.30-3.
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Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 12noon - 3pm Visit us at the Exhibition Marquee on Market Hill and have your face painted to join in the celebrations here in Castle Douglas! All Welcome! Contact: Sally Cadlow 01556 640 177
Castle Douglas Primary School. Pupils and Staff from Castle Douglas Nursery and Primary School invite you to visit the school between 10:30am and 12:30pm on Saturday 2nd October. Our Nursery is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year and there will be a display of Nursery activities over the years as well as other displays of class activities throughout the school. Our school choir will be performing a selection of songs in the main hall.
Ÿ Sports Play on Mondays 1.30-2.30 where mobile 0-5 year olds have the opportunity to play in the Gym. Castle Douglas Art Group The school welcomes the opportunity to share what You can find us at St Johns Old School next to the we do with both the local community and visitors. Location: Community Centre, Cotton St Community Centre, Cotton Street, Castle Douglas Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 and the first session is free. To find out more come Time: 10am - 4pm and see us at Day of the Region, we will be in Room Members of the Castle Douglas Art 1 of the Community Centre on Saturday 1st October. Play it by Ear Playgroup Group will be exhibiting their work There will also be an opportunity purchase from a Location: Performance Marquee and will be promoting the work of range of Usborne Childrens Books “the best books Date: Saturday 1pm this friendly club, looking for new in the world for children of all ages” on the day. We Sunday 12 noon members to join in the fun! can also be contacted on 07748 518311 or by email Come along and see how you and So come along and see what we do and see if you at castledouglastoddlers@hotmail.co.uk. your young ones can get involved can be part of it! in this group! We are on Facebook as well! Contact: Pamela Grace, 01556 650 498
Susan Metcalfe Art Exhibition Location: Castle Douglas Art Gallery Entitled 'Spirit of Galloway'
Girl Guide Association Showcase Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
Inspired by the scenery of Dumfries & Galloway. It Come along and find out will run from 28/09 to 15/10 more about the work of the local Girl Guides. Open daily 10.00 till 4.30 The Association will be recruiting new members on the day and will be promoting the varied programme of activities we deliver. Last year we celebrated our Centenary, looking at the past and the present and as we head into the next hundred years we look forward to the future. However, the future will not be possible without the 2
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The children learn to enjoy and play musical instruments. Play It by Ear is a music group for pre-school children. It is run by the parents, and the aim is to offer early introduction to music in the form of songs, instrument playing and movement. The sessions are generally run by one of the following children's entertainers;
Graham Moffat, Susi Woodmass, Tony Bonning and more. The sessions usually end with a story. Afterwards there are coffees/teas for the grown ups and generous snacks for the children with juice/water. The clearing up is shared by all whilst the children enjoy some free play. Community Centre, Castle Douglas, Wednesdays 10.30am to 12.00 (school term only) Contact: Trine Campbell 01556 502172
Community Council meet and greet! Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 12noon - 4pm
than sixty years. Many people do not realise that the Royal National Lifeboat Institution or “Lifeboats” as it is now known, is only funded by the work of local fundraisers and donations. Many of these donations come in the form of legacies and most of the Lifeboats around the country are named after the donors.
The Community Council will be p r o The people who man the lifeboats are volunteers moting their work and themselves in the and when a call comes, they leave their work to put to sea. It costs about £1000 to send a crew member Exhibition Marquee on Market Hill. to Headquarters at Poole in Dorset to be trained in
The Community Council in Castle Douglas has the procedures required at sea. The present been around since 1975 when Scotland divided Local Authorities into district community areas. The Committee consists of a Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer and members, all local to Castle Douglas. Locally elected members are also represented at the meetings.
Community Quaker Outreach Stand
The Kirkcudbright Branch is to celebrate 150 years in 2012 and is already organising a celebration next Summer.
Anyone willing to give some of their time to become a lifeboat volunteer or to help with fundraising Listen to the views of the people within the should contact the Operations manager: John community and represent their views to Collins, Tel: 01557 331475 or the Fundraising public bodies in our area. President: Brownie Wright, Tel: 01556 680 251. Comment on relevant planning and licensing applications.
The role of the Community Council is to:
Location: The Community Centre, Cotton St Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: Afternoon Promotion of the Quaker Outreach work Contact: Helen Keating 01557 814376
Work with the community to improve our surroundings and quality of life.
Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm both days
Support in Mind Scotland
Lifeboat at Kirkcudbright is an Atlantic 85 and is named the Shiela Stenhouse, after the donor.
The Community Council meets in Castle Douglas Town Hall Chamber at 7pm on the last Tuesday of the month except for July and December. These meetings are open to the public.
Gelston SWRI Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
Come along and see the wide Come along and meet your Community and varied work that the Gelston WRI have been involved in works to Councillors, have a chat and raise your issues. throughout the 2011 programme.
improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people Contact: Barbara Murray, 01556 504 872 affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters. Support in Mind Scotland is a National Charity particularly concerned with serious mental Castle Douglas Rotary illness. We achieve our mission through Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill campaigning, education and provision of practical Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 help, support and information. Time: 10am - 4pm The Stewartry service is based at 84b King Street, Come along and find out about Castle Douglas. We have a number of activity your local Rotary Club, its groups, including a Wednesday drop-in, a members and fund raising activities gardening group and digital photography. We also Contact: Geoff Monk, geoff@mwis.org.uk take part in regular beach cleans at Rockcliffe, in partnership with the National Trust. We provide housing support and outreach services on a one to one basis, as well as vocational support for people Castle Douglas Lifeboat Fundraising who wish to get back into paid or unpaid Group employment or further education. Contact : Laura Derby, 01556 504 139, The group is taking part in the Day of the Region and will be found in the Exhibition Marquee on the www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk Market Hill. They will be cooking pancakes straight from the hotplate and will also be selling Lifeboat souvenirs and Christmas cards.
The group will be looking to promote the activities there are to take part in and to recruit new members Linda McTurk will be giving a cooking demonstration in the Food Town Marquee at Lochside park on Saturday at 2:00pm. The theme will be easy to cook healthy recipes. The recipe info will be available prior to the event and on the day. The SWRI will be fund raising by offering home baking and home produced pickles and jams. Contact: Barbara Murray, 01556 504 872
Promoting Probus Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
Retirement can come too early for many people who want and The British Red Cross This group has been part of the Stewartry of are able to remain active. Probus Kirkcudbright Lifeboat Fundraising group for more clubs are organizations for men Location: Exhibition Marquee, and women who have retired from their profession Market Hill or business and want to maintain a social network Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 with others who have similar interests. Each Time: 10am - 4pm Probus club is sponsored by a Rotary club and Come along and see what the Red Cross do in our meets at least once a month for fellowship and to Region! hear guest speakers. Today, there are over 300,000 members in approximately 4,000 Probus The Red Cross are promoting Health and Social clubs worldwide. Care services and will demonstrate Therapeutic Care The involvement of a Rotary sponsoring club with a Probus club varies. Rotary clubs typically Contact: Mary Waugh, marywaugh@tiscali.co.uk Castle Douglas Community Bulletin Oct 2011 Issue
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approach retired or semi-retired candidates in Our Head Boy, Head Girl, Depute Head Boy and business is livestock handling, feeding and their community and organize the formation of a Depute Head Girl along with our House captains weighing equipment that is delivered throughout the club. Once established, the club becomes an will be present to give visitors a tour of the school. UK. autonomous organization and its members take Our visitors will be given the opportunity to see Our motto: simple, safe and strong says it all. Our over leadership. Potential Probus members are our classrooms in action. Each subject area will award winning livestock handling, feeding and not required to be past members of Rotary. Fewer be represented with pupils and staff present to weighing equipment is made to last; our designs than 10% of Probus members are former answer questions. are innovative and everything is tried and proven. Rotarians. We will also have a number of our partners Come along and see what goes on at Ranchers Since 1985, the Rotary International Board has present during the day to showcase our Farm and Domestic Iron and Steel Fabricators on encouraged Rotary clubs to initiate projects that community work. Ian Howie will be on hand to talk Saturday. address the needs of a growing senior (over age about the SQA safe driver qualification we offer, 60) population. At its March, 1994 meeting, the Everyone is welcome and we can be found at the PC Ian Bradley will be present to talk about Board reaffirmed its commitment by urging bottom of King Street at Carlingwark Loch internet safety for young people and adults. We Rotarians to organize and support Probus clubs Contact: James Robertson, 01556 504 888 will also have a number of demonstrations from as a commended community service activity. our young people who have been training at COME ALONG AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Prana hair and Beauty. YOUR LOCAL PROBUS CLUB We look forward to seeing you on Saturday Contact: Robert Laidlaw, roberthlaidlaw@tiscali.co.uk
Contact: Mr Mitchell, Headmaster, 01556 502 821
British Legion Open Doors!
Castle Douglas Day Centre
Location: British Legion Hall, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm both days
Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill
The British Legion will be holding an open doors event and all are welcome to come along and find out a bit more about this organisation, in partnership with ACF, SSAFA and Combat Stress.
The Day Centre will have a stand promoting what they do and will be explaining what it means to be one of their volunteers
Exhibition of work done by this local arts and crafts group. Demonstrations will also be on show. Contact: Elizabeth Holmes & Krys Scott, 01387 770 243 - 01461 205 099
Sewing and Lace Clubs
Crafts Castle Douglas High School Showcase Day!
AD Livingston and Sons
Location: Castle Douglas High School, Dunmuir Road Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Location: 183 King St Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
Come along and see what project work the pupils and teachers of the local High School have been up to!
Ever wondered what goes on at AD Livingston and Sons workshop? Come along and see!! FREE Furniture repair demonstrations!!!
This event will allow the community of Castle Douglas the opportunity to visit the school and for our young people to showcase their talents.
Contact: Ian & Kenny Livingston, 01556 504 234
10am-12pm – Our S3 Hospitality class will host a coffee morning.
Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm (both days)
Contact: Ian Mather, ian.mather06@tiscali.co.uk
Contact: Martin Fortnum/Alan Murray, 01556 504 872
The School will be open from 10am-2.30pm.
Galloway Arts & Crafts Exhibition
OPEN DAY!
Castle Douglas Flower Club Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011
Location: Community Centre, Cotton St Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm Come along and see what these clubs do throughout the year and see how you can become involved! Contact: Janet Campbell (Sewing) Mrs Simms (Lace), 01557 330 271 01556 612 069
Galloway Wood Turners Demonstration & Exhibition
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Location: Castle Douglas Community Centre, Cotton Street, Castle Douglas Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm The members will be demonstrating this fine art and displaying their work over the Day of the Region weekend! Contact: Roger Cutler, 01557 330 146
12.30pm-2pm – Our S5 Hospitality class will host a soup and sandwich lunch.
The club will be showcasing and demonstrating its work on the Saturday and Sunday of the Day of the During this time our young musicians will entertain Region Event. our visitors. Contact: Yvonne Grant , 01556 680 209,
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Margaret Morris Movement Ranchers Equipment Open Day Location: Ranchers Factory, King St Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm Rancher produces many iron work domestic designs for gates and other ornamental iron work. Its main Castle Douglas Community Bulletin Oct 2011 Issue
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Classes for Children: Dalbeattie & New Galloway & Classes for Adults: Rhonehouse & Dumfries.
· Fishing Tackle Frozen Bait Family-run Cafe· offers · Live Bait a warm welcome and Pigeons · Clay freshly cooked ·meals Cartridges · Riffle Ammo and home baking. · Air Rifles
Contact: Sara on 01556 612 854, sara.lockwood@sky.com
Sports Goods
43 High St
01556 502232 Dalbeattie
Saqqara Middle Eastern Dance Group
01556 610270
50 King Street Castle Douglas 01556 502009
Fairtrade Exhibition Location: Exhibition Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm both days Come along and find out about the Fairtrade groups work in D&G and to try tasters of Fairtrade products Contact: Liz liz.manson@dumgal.gov.uk
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Location: Community Centre, Cotton Street Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 12noon (2 sessions in the afternoon) Demonstration of Middle Eastern Dance with a 'have a go' session! Performing with the Margaret Morris Movement. Contact: Delya Wilkinson, delyawilkinson@btinternet.com
Irving's Homestyle Bakery Open In House Chocolates Day! Location: The Factory at Abercromby Ind Est Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm Come along and visit this local bakery to see how things are made and to see what goes on!
Location: King Street, Castle Douglas Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
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ALL WELCOME!!!
Visit the shop and deli to see how In House Chocolates make their magnificent products!
Contact: Keith Irving, 01556 504 162
Contact: Gillian, 01556 503 037
Highland Dance Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st Oct Time: 11am
Food Town Marquee
The Highland Dancers will be pleased to welcome you to their performance on Saturday Contact: Myra Shuttleworth,danciesmile@gmail.com
RSCDS Castle Douglas & District (Adults & Children) Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 3pm The Royal Scottish Country Dance Club welcome all ages and abilities to their dance club.
Location: Food Town Marquee, Lochside Park Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
Historical
This marquee will contain a food demonstration Sealed Knot Society; Stewartry kitchen that will be running a series of food/cooking demonstrations during the day. This will include Regiment local chefs, such as The Rurals, Tony Budde & Gill Location: Lochside Park, Castle Douglas Houston from In House Chocolates on Saturday Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 and Michelle Robertson with a team of local Time: 12noon - 4pm Foodies from Crossmichael on Sunday with a Come along and see what life is like in an historic Ready Steady Cook style demo for the crowds’ army camp, see the weaponry and see the entertainment. cuisine being prepared!
There will also be a number of local food and drink producers showcasing their products with tasters as well as the CD Fairtrade group, Mike the Beeman from Corsock and several foody fundraising stalls.
There will be a roaring camp fire, cooking demonstrations and a display of armoury! Contact: Vivien Bradley, 01557 339095, virtualviv@gmail.com
Contact: Steve Groome, www.cd-foodtown.org
The club will be performing on Saturday & Sunday in the performance Marquee and looking to recruit new members Find out more and watch a performance in the Marquee at Market Hill Contact: Val Guy, val-guy@supanet.com 01556 502865
Food & Drink Sulwath Brewery Open Day Location: Sulwath Brewery, 209 King St Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 12 noon - 4pm Come and explore the local brewery. Guided tours and BBQ!
Music Accordion and Fiddlers Club Glen Urr Ice Cream - OPEN DAY! Location: Halmyre Farm, Haugh of Urr Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm The locally acclaimed dairy farm will be having an open day and invite you to come along and explore!
Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 11am - 1pm Members of the local Accordion Club will be performing throughout the day with 'come and have a go' sessions available for anyone interested!
Halmyre Farm is approx 5 miles from Castle Douglas at Haugh Accordions are available for these sessions of Urr.
Contact: Allan Henderson, 01556 504 525
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Auchencairn Junior Ceilidh Band Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 3pm - 4pm Come and see and dance to the great Junior Ceilidh Band who have performed in Glasgow at the Gaelic Festival of Scotland. Contact: Ruth, 07796370146
Feral Choir Performance! Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 2 - 3pm
Threave House and Garden Open Day
Organised Activities
Location: Threave House, Castle Douglas Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
Air Cadet Showcase Location: British Legion Hall, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm both days
Ever wondered what Threave has to offer? Never found the opportunity to explore? WELL COME ALONG TO THIS FREE OPEN DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY!
Our aims are to promote amongst young men & women a practical interest in aviation. We also provide training which will be useful in future life to foster the spirit of adventure and develop leadership and good citizenship.
Whether you have been here before or always wondered what was beyond the entrance you will be made most welcome on this Day of the Region weekend!
This local choir will share their The Air Cadets will be exhibiting what this group does all year round and will be looking to recruit talents with us on the Day of new members - so if you are interested in finding the Region weekend at the out a bit more about the Air Cadets or what goes Performance Marquee which on - come along and find out! will be sited at Market Hill! Contact: John Grant, 01556 504 653 Come along and enjoy this performance ! The theme will be a celebration of the lives and work of Scottish land girls in this performance which is based on traditional WWII songs woven together with readings based on interviews with former land girls. The work was commissioned by Scotland's National Museum of Costume, Shambellie House especially for Doors Open Day to enhance their current exhibition 'Land Girls and Lumber Jills' and was devised by Alison Burns, director of The Feral Choir. The group are always keen to recruit new members from all walks of life and all musical abilities - so come along and see if you are able to join us! Contact: Alison Burns, 01556 503 646
Army Cadets
Within the garden stands Threave House, a Scottish Baronial mansion built in red sandstone in 1872, by William Gordon, a successful Liverpool businessman who bought the Estate in 1867. It was left to the Trust in 1947 by William’s youngest son, Alan, for the preservation of the wildfowl reserve. It is open to the public at set times during the season and is licensed for weddings as are the gardens.
Location: British Legion Hall, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm both days The Army Cadets will be showcasing what activities they get up to throughout the year and will be looking to recruit new members - so come along and get more information! Contact: Sgt Derek Ross, 811ross@armymail.mod.uk
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Outdoor Activities
Suzuki Violin Group Location: Performance Marquee, Market Hill Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 2pm (SAT) - 11am (SUN) The local Suzuki Violin Group with a performance from its young musicians come along and be entertained! Contact: Kim Kirk, 01556 650 697
The 1,500 acre Estate is a renowned wildlife habitat with way marked trails, bird hides, osprey viewing and a wildlife sanctuary. The Estate has 7 out of Scotland’s 9 species of bats and last year became Scotland’s first bat reserve. Bat detectors are available for hire in the shop and there are two marked trails, one in the garden and a second at Kelton Mains Farm.
Archery
Facilities include a restaurant and shop, with an exhibition area with displays by local artists.
Location: Lochside Park Date: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4pm
For the Day of the Region admission will be free on the site, with timed tours of the House, garden and wider Estate. The gardens will be open and
guided walks will be arranged - so come along
This is an excellent opportunity for you to watch the experts take part in and be part of it! target and field archery and to have Hot dishes will be served between 12 and 2 in the restaurant. a go for yourself ! Contact: Ken Coates, 01556 670 021
Stewartry Dog Training Location: Demonstration Marquee, Market Hill Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: 1pm This group will demonstrate dog obedience and pass on some excellent tips to train your pooch! Bring your dog along and learn some basic obedience techniques! Contact: Pamela Stokes, 07946 674 543
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Threave Estate is best known for its magnificent 64 acre garden with its all year round interest in its herbaceous perennials, Springtime daffodil display, rose beds, one acre walled garden with its temperate glasshouse collection, secret garden, sculpture garden and the many water features. For 51 years it has been the home of the National Trust for Scotland’s School of Heritage Gardening which provides an in-depth practical gardening course for all budding horticulturists.
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Contact: Sheila Innes 01556 502 575
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Fishing Tackle Frozen Bait Live Bait Clay Pigeons Cartridges Riffle Ammo Air Rifles
43 High St Dalbeattie 01556 610270
50 King Street Castle Douglas 01556 502009
www.mmccowanandson.co.uk
Fly Fishing
Cycling Event (short route)
Cycle Event (Longer Route)
Location: Carlingwark Loch & Lochside Park Date: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2ndOct 2011 Time: 12 - 2pm
Location: Meet at Market Hill Car Park Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: meet at 10.30am
Location: Meet at Market Hill Car Park Date: Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 Time: meet at 09:00
Damsel fly fishing was set up in 2003 by Sue MacNiven to provide fly fishing tuition to all levels of ability. Living and teaching in Dumfries & Galloway, with over 40 years fly fishing experience Sue has completed her advanced qualifications in both single and double handed casting with the Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors, (AAPGAI) widely recognised as the cream of UK casting Instructors. Sue will be demonstrating a variety of casting techniques at the Day of the Region and will be available to discuss casting problems throughout both days. Sue regularly teaches half days on the river Urr and Dalbeattie reservoir, she will also be teaching on a monthly basis throughout the winter at Hammerlands fishery in Moffat.
This is a 30 miles circular route of moderate difficulty involving two of the Day of the Region communities Castle Douglas and New Galloway.
This is an approx 70 mile circular route of moderate to severe difficulty taking in five of the DOTR communities, Castle Douglas, Crocketford, New Galloway, Creetown and Gatehouse. The scenery is magnificant, ranging from high moorland to sheltered valleys to coastal views, encompassing some of the best of Dumfries and Galloway.
To book a session with her telephone 07740243269 www.damselflyfishing.co.uk
The Galloway Activity Centre
On reaching New Galloway, (halfway stage) if all participants agree and are able, other Glenkens communities involved in Day of the Region may also be visited. The ride is guided, free and arranged by Robin Hogg of Galloway Cycling Holidays, Castle Douglas www.gallowaycycling.co.uk in conjunction with the CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) Dumfries and Galloway www.dandgcycling.org.uk . Participants bring their own bikes (suggest suitable tyres for part farm road track terrain) and should be able to comfortably complete the distance. Youngsters (14 to 17) must have a signed CTC (parental or guardian) permission form if not accompanied by a parent.
The ride is guided, free and arranged by Mike Gray of CTC Dumfries and Galloway Member Group. Participants bring their own bikes which must be servicable and safe. The route is mostly on road and is suitable for road touring and racing bikes but there is a short stretch (about a mile) of rougher surface which can be walked if your bike has narrow tyres. Youngsters (14 to 17) must have a signed CTC (parental or guardian) permission form if not accompanied by a parent. Though there are refreshment opportunities en route please bring drinks and snacks, and clothing consistent with the weather conditions and forecast on the day. The ride leader’s directions and advice must be followed during the tour.
No need to pre-register, just turn up on the day Location: Loch Ken, Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 The tour leader's directions and advice should be (about 15 mins before the start of the ride for 3NQ briefing). followed during the tour. Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 CONTACT NAME: Mike Gray, 07751 798 563 No need to pre-register, just turn up on the day Time: 10M - 4PM about 15 mins before the start for a briefing. The Galloway Activity Centre is on A713 out of Contact: Robin Hogg, 07974814172 Castle Douglas towards New Galloway. mail@gallowacycling.co.uk
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Galloway Activity Centre will be having an open day on the Saturday to highlight the many outdoor activities available at the centre. Come along and have a go :- Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, archery, outdoor laserquest, fishing and much, much more! Contact: Richard, 01644 420 626 www.lochken.co.uk
The Castle Douglas Community Bulletin is produced by the 5 Castle Douglas Community Groups in association with the Day of the Region funded by the Leader Project, The Scottish Government and the Day of the Region. The 5 Community Groups take no responsibility for the accuracy of any individual participating group’s details and all information is deemed to have been checked prior to forwarding to the coordinators of the Newsletter. This Newsletter is published by The Stewartry Link on behalf of the 5 Castle Douglas Community Groups. If you wish to advertise your activity in the next issue as a participating group please contact Steve Groome, 01557 814428 or Alan Murray, 01556 504 872
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Castle Douglas Civic Events Committee
Main Events Castle Douglas Opening Ceremony - with the Stewartry Wind band Location: Market Hill Car Park Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 11am
The Committee is formed of a very small group of volunteers who organise fun and entertainment for the people of Castle Douglas and surrounding villages throughout the year. In the past 12 months they have organised a very successful Halloween event in Lochside Park and the annual Civic Week programme which this year saw some extremely entertaining performances such as the Edinburgh based The Clan Mountain Bike Display Team. Planning is now on the way for the Halloween/Fireworks event for 2011 which this year will be held at Threave Gardens in Threave Estate on Sunday 30th October between 6 and 8.30pm.
The local Stewartry Wind Band will perform at the start of this exciting celebration weekend.
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Like any other voluntary group we are always looking for new committee members to help with planning. We are also looking for people who can offer help on an ad-hoc basis for other one off events.
Again, this group are always looking for new members so if you are interested in joining please come along and see what we do!
If you can help please ring Alan Murray on 01556 504872, check our Facebook page ‘Castle Douglas Civic Week’ or www.Castle-Douglas.com for more information.
Contact: Lesley Sanderson, 01556 680 353
Castle Douglas Day of the Region Gala Evening Castle Douglas Development Forum (proposal)
Location: Castle Douglas Town Hall Date: Saturday 1st Oct 2011 Time: 7.30pm Come and see the local musicians performing, Caper will be the Ceilidh Band including Pete Garnett of Moishe's Bagel on accordion, Guy Nicolson of Moishe's Bagel on percussion, and Ruth Morris of Bellevue Rendezvous on fiddle.
Tickets will be on sale in and around the town during September or go On Line to www.cd-foodtown.org and use the contact button. Bring your own Buffet and Bottle. Ticket prices £4 Contact: Alan Murray & Steve Groome, 01556 504 872 - 01557 814 428
Saturday 1st October Castle Douglas Town Hall 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Over several years the town has been served by the Castle Douglas Initiative (CDI), a small voluntary group who worked with the Community Council to deliver projects they were unable to carry out. In recent times they delivered the Skate Park and refurbished paths in Lochside Park. The CDI is now seen as too small in its remit to serve the people so it is planned to form a new committee to act on behalf of all the people in the town. This new body could be named the Castle Douglas Development Forum (CDDF). The aims and objectives of this committee would be to: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Promote CD as a tourist town Promote CD as a Unique Shopping Experience Promote projects that will enhance the town Obtain funding for community projects Produce a Newsletter for the town
Development It would be proposed to empower the CDDF to take forward projects on behalf to the town and could include finding the funding to finance any projects. They could develop short and long term plans for the town, in conjunction with D&G Council. Forum The committee would be made up of volunteers who would be working to a tight constitution as follows: Lead: The Chair Person would lead this team and make decisions on what things need to be achieved and by whom through regular liaison with the members . Chair meetings when deemed necessary, perhaps monthly. Office Bearers: Carry out their duties in support of the Chair Person in accordance with current rules. Project Worker(s): Raise funding and carry out the work agreed by the Committee. Standing Committee: The Chair of Food Town Initiative, Civic Events Committee, Lochside Theatre Committee, Community Centre Committee and Community Council organisations should nominate one of their members to act as their representative on the CDDF. Members: The members would be made up of all organisations not represented. They would be invited to meet with the main Committee at least quarterly.
Come and join us with
Local favourites Pete Garnett of Moishe's Bagel on accordion, Guy Nicolson of Moishe's Bagel on percussion, and Ruth Morris as leader on fiddle. Support acts will be local musicians from CD High School Bring your own Buffet and Bottle and have a fun musical and dance evening. Entrance will be by ticket - cost £4 which are available from the Tourist Info Centre on Market Hill and other shops in the town.
Agenda The full Committee would have a remit to: Ÿ Future Events - Provide a focal point for events and to de-conflict dates. Provide an annual events programme and a quarterly Newsletter to confirm events. Ÿ People/Volunteer Pool - Pool people and resources for the benefit of the community Ÿ Equipment - Procure and store equipment on behalf of the town Ÿ Facilities - Provide improved facilities for the more vulnerable categories of people of the town
More info see www.dayoftheregion.co.uk
Ÿ Projects - Carry out feasibility studies for ideas suggested by the people of the town
www.cd-foodtown.org
The CDDF would be registered for charitable status and act for those community groups who are not. If you have any thoughts about this proposed organisation or feel that you could contribute to its formation, please contact 01556 504872.
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