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Join us for a beginner’s look at the main social media platforms and a quick guide to help boost your engagement with your followers. We will also touch upon analytics, using Facebook as an example of what can be discovered. Free to third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway.
On until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sixty-eight artists from nine different countries have worked over the last two years to create more than 90 works […]
8th to 20th September - 10am to 5pm Daily This tribute to Caroline's work features pieces spanning her career, inviting visitors to step into her colourful, joyful world and experience the energy, beauty, and spirit of her art.
The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite. This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience. A fusion of art, music and science in a 360° spectacle. ***Please note this show isn’t suitable […]
Everything you should need to know about telescopes before spending any money! With the huge range of telescopes available it can be difficult to know which one to buy. A wrong choice can lead to frustration or wasting of hundreds of pounds. This workshop, led by Mike Alexander, is designed to help you understand all […]
The Writers’ Café offers a friendly, supportive environment to meet monthly for writing-focussed conversation and discussion of work-in-progress.It is open to anyone interested in writing, whatever your in/experience and whether or not you choose to share your own writing.Hot and cold drinks can be purchased from the CatStrand café during Café sessions.Hosted by Jane McBeth […]
Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group The friendly Old Tyme Dance Group recommence on Thursday 11th September through until Thursday 4th December (no dancing 30th October) in Kirkton Village Hall Dumfries 7.30pm -10pm each week Live music Dance tuition Refreshments. Everyone welcome to join the fun Admission £4.00 per night Contact John Caskie 07711573071 / jmcaskie12@gmail.com […]
On until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sixty-eight artists from nine different countries have worked over the last two years to create more than 90 works […]
8th to 20th September - 10am to 5pm Daily This tribute to Caroline's work features pieces spanning her career, inviting visitors to step into her colourful, joyful world and experience the energy, beauty, and spirit of her art.
Air dry porcelain clay is a wonderful modelling material that you can make at home using inexpensive ingredients. It produces a fine clay that, when dry, looks just like porcelain – but without the hassle of kiln firing.
Weekend of camping, cars, music, including live music from The Dogs, licensed bar. Friday 12th September 2025 - Disco and licensed bar Saturday, 13th September 2025 - Afternoon Car Cruise, followed by live music from the Dogs and licensed bar Sunday, 14th September 2025 - Car Show in the afternoon. We have camping available at […]
Imagine lying in the nave of a majestic Victorian church, surrounded by candlelight and rising gothic arches, as waves of sound carry you into a world beneath the ocean's surface. This is more than a sound bath - it's an immersive sonic story. Ocean Descent blends :Full HD surround-sound; Deep ambient oceanic textures; Gentle narration […]
The Stonecold Hobo is a singer/songwriter from Co. Louth, Ireland. Martin’s set contains re-interpretations of blues classics, interwoven with self-penned compositions. Martin is accompanied by Old Scratch a fellow slide guitar picker with a penchant for the old tones of the Louisiana swamps. The Stonecold Hobo (Martin Cummins) is a singer/songwriter from Co. Louth, Ireland. […]
Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, and 2 sell out shows at The Pavilion Theatre in March 2025, The Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close: Joanna's story to Theatre Royal Dumfries for multiple dates. Up A Close is the story of Joanna, looking […]
To celebrate the new three year Cultural Glenkens Project enjoy an evening of words, poems, stories, music and songs. Join us to launch Cultural Glenkens along with local poets, musicians and storytellers who will delight us with works inspired by and embedded in The Glenkens. This event is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage […]
Programme: Joseph Haydn: Sonata in G minor Hob. XVI/44. 1. Moderato 2. Allegretto Gabriel Fauré: Ballade Op.19 Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in D Op.23 No.4 Frederic Chopin: Barcarolle Op. 60 J.S. Bach: Toccata in D minor BWV 913 Gustav Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony no.5 Alexander Scriabin: Prelude & Nocturne for Piano Left Hand Joseph Haydn: Sonata […]
Michael Timmons is a songwriter from East Kilbride whose music is intimate, melodic and heartfelt. He has toured Europe and the UK with The Twilight Sad, featured at Celtic Connections and received acclaim for his multiple albums and EPs released on Gargleblast Records. For the last few years he has been collaborating with experimental and […]
Moffat Movies is celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a screening of Ang Lee's 1995 period drama, Sense and Sensibility, based on Austen's 1811 novel. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as Elinor Dashwood while Kate Winslet plays Elinor's younger sister, Marianne. The brilliant cast also includes Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant and Greg Wise. […]
Support act - Nanobots - 8pm to 8.45pm NANOBOTS are two little lost robots ,Jim Brady ex Rezillos and Goodby Mr Mckenzie alongside Shona Marshall they have an ongoing mission to create and perform original electro-organic music for species with ears, using computers and guitars to combine planetoid riffs with Asimov inspired lyrics. Headline act […]
Music event at Brighouse Bay Holiday Park. Divas through the Decades Duo singing hits from the 60’s through to the 10’s
Coffee morning with home baking Members of Dumfries Churches will be working together to raise money for Christian Aid's development projects and emergency relief for people in great need. The admission price of £4 includes tea or coffee, a refill and home baking provided by local Christian Aid supporters. The price for children under 12 […]
Woodholm, Keswick Drive, Southerness (W3W ringers.savings.birthdays) All materials supplied Join expert conservator and designer Linda for the day to learn the process of creating beautiful stained glass artwork. You will be inspired by many of the projects Linda has undertaken, some of which are on display in her unique home and studio. You will be […]
On until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sixty-eight artists from nine different countries have worked over the last two years to create more than 90 works […]
8th to 20th September - 10am to 5pm Daily This tribute to Caroline's work features pieces spanning her career, inviting visitors to step into her colourful, joyful world and experience the energy, beauty, and spirit of her art.
Our last open morning for the summer. Visit this amazing Victorian church with splendid architecture and superb stained glass windows. Our local volunteers will be happy to chat to you about the buildings history as well as provide you with a refreshing cup of tea/coffee and some cake. Entry free; tea/coffee/cake by donation
Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, and 2 sell out shows at The Pavilion Theatre in March 2025, The Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close: Joanna's story to Theatre Royal Dumfries for multiple dates. Up A Close is the story of Joanna, looking […]
The Violet Hours are known in the blues-Americana scene for their soul-stirring sounds and evocative story-telling, crafting fresh takes on blues and country rock while carving out a signature style of their own. Fronted by Preston-based singer-songwriter Helen May, alongside the accomplished guitarist Chris Preston, the band crafts fresh takes on blues and country rock […]
Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, and 2 sell out shows at The Pavilion Theatre in March 2025, The Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close: Joanna's story to Theatre Royal Dumfries for multiple dates. Up A Close is the story of Joanna, looking […]
Even from an early age, Carol was aware of seeing people around her that others could not see. She often heard her name being called by someone unseen, and it was also common for her to be aware of events before they happened. To Carol all this was normal. A self-taught natural medium and has […]