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Angela Lawrence is an artist who has made her home in Galloway, which features in her paintings for this solo exhibition at the Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright from 25 July to 6 August. Angela likes to portray particular places with which people can feel a connection, although her locations are often transformed by memory. On […]
Kings is proud to host local 14 year old rising star, Zoë Bestel as the third artist in the Kings Acoustic summer series of seven events through July, August and September. Saturday 28th July is Zoë’s night in Kings. She’s bringing her own support act. The event opens at 7.30pm, with music throughout the evening. […]
The first patches of grass were being lifted at Dumfries High School yesterday. This marks the start of the works on the new 3G pitch for Nithsdale. Council leader, Ivor Hyslop, took the spade to the old turf on the pitch during a sod cutting ceremony. He was joined by fellow ward Councillor Ted Thompson […]
Young people from Dumfries and Galloway’s schools and colleges will be among 160,000 students in Scotland who will get their exam results on Tuesday, August 7. Whether they are thinking about university or college, training, getting a job or need another option, help is at hand with a free call to the Skills Development Scotland […]
The summer programme is in full swing at Hillview and the FUN Pool in Upper Nithsdale. Monday: Gymnastics: pre- school, P1 to P2, 4pm to 4.45pm Gymnastics: P3 to P7, 5pm to 5.45pm Tuesdays / Thursdays: Activator Camps for children 5 to 12years This gives children the opportunity to try various sports in a fun […]
This summer libraries in Dumfries and Galloway are getting in to the Olympic spirit by running a Reading Relay. Between 16th July and 20th August readers are being encouraged to pass the book baton and recommend summer reads. Each library in the region will have a display of specially selected books chosen by staff and […]
Countryside ranger, catering manager, graphic designer, nursery nurse and leisure attendant. These are just some of the new Modern Apprenticeships that Dumfries and Galloway Council are offering in their new Modern Apprentices Programme. The right support can make all the difference when it comes to learning new skills. This is why the Council’s Modern Apprenticeship […]
Annandale TV represents the next stage of the Pathfinder South Annan Broadband project. This exciting new website features a short daily news bulletin and videos of interest to people in Annan and further afield. You can find Annandale TV on www.annandale.urtv.co.uk The Annan Broadband project team hopes to encourage wider use of broadband connections and […]
The Met Office have issued an Amber Warning of Rain for Dumfries and Galloway valid from 1400hrs to 2355hrs today. Scattered heavy showers or thunderstorms are likely at times on Thursday, particularly during the afternoon and evening, with the potential for some torrential downpours in places. Some very heavy rain is being seen now in […]
The SNP Dumfries Constituency is proceeding with the draw for a 50cc Scooter and other prizes which was due to take place on Burns Night 2012. Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Licensing Team will undertake the draw within the Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries on Friday 13 July 2012 at 12.30pm. Our Council’s Licensing Team has […]
