Events
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Streets of Dumfries, the new big opener for Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival on Saturday 21 May has seen new investment in the arts in the region. The Festival has attracted £32,000 from national investment streams, allowing the creation of a new event, Streets of Dumfries, as well as an improved PR operation to reach […]
Kings Coffee and Books on Queensberry Street, Dumfries, is staging their second “Acoustic Night”, this Saturday 16th April, from 7pm. Guest artist this time is Andrew Lewis, 17 year old singer songwriter from Wishaw. Helen Smith, who has been putting the event together says, “Andrew is known to many people in Dumfries as ‘Andy the […]
Castle Douglas Art Gallery begins its 2011 programme of art and craft exhibitions on with an exhibition of paintings by Philippa Sinclair of Rockcliffe, following her highly successful show there towards the end of last year. Entitled “Watercolour Spring Show”, Philippa comments about her exhibition as follows: “My Spring show coincides with a groundbreaking exhibition […]
To celebrate World Book Night 2011, The Ewart Library will be taking part in the largest book give-away ever attempted by hosting a World Book Night Party. Councillor Graham Nicol, Chair of Resources Committee, said, “This is a dynamic and unprecedented celebration of adult books and reading and I am pleased to see our library […]
Our Competition starting today is for 2 tickets for Midge Ure at DG One on Sat 26th Feb. To be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize, just answer this question: Midge Ure wrote the Band Aid single Do they know its Christmas. But when was it recorded; date, month and year? You […]
Come along to this community event tomorrow, Thursday 27th January, and have a chat with friends and one of our friendly advisors could save you energy and money on your energy bills. Take the Eco-Driving challenge on our driving simulator that will be available on Queensberry Square and see how much money you can save […]
Do you know someone whose work for a Nithsdale community deserves public recognition? If so – here’s the opportunity to make them feel appreciated. The 2011 Nithsdale Community Achievement Awards are held to recognise and celebrate the involvement and achievements of a wide range of community members and community groups throughout Nithsdale. All those nominated […]
The River of Life Church, at Dumfries Railway Station is inviting lonely people to come for Christmas dinner on the big day. The Church has run a similar event over Christmas day in the past few years and have helped many people who would otherwise have a miserable Christmas. There’s no charge for the meal, […]
Local singer/songwriter, Lewis Fergusson is performing in the first monthly ‘Acoustic Session’ at Kings Coffee and Books tonight. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7pm, with performance from around 7.30pm. Lewis recently sang, with his band in the Venue, to an enthusiastic audience, so although he’s on his own […]
On Saturday 11th December St. Andrew’s RC Church are having their annual Christmas Fayre. It runs from 10am until 2pm in the St. Andrew’s Church Hall. Tickets are available on the door priced £2 or £1 for concessions, and include a free tea/coffee. There will be a variety of goods on sale, including a bake […]
