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VE Day Art & History Exhibition

Our Wee Pop Up Shop The Courtyard, behind 93 High Street, Annan

A special exhibition of new artworks by Annan Art Club and artefacts from Annan Museum will be on show throughout May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Wartime artefacts will be on show and many can be handled. Paintings and drawings have been created by Annan artists […]

Free
Event Series Stroke support group

Stroke support group

Could you post this for me please Have you, or a member of your family had a stroke,? do you need help, support, advice ? Or meet other stroke survivors in your area then why not pop along to our free stroke support group organised by my self Sheryl Herring your local Stroke Association Community […]

Event Series Pop Dance

Pop Dance

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Tone up. Lose weight. Get fit. A dance workout class for adults and teens. Tracks from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. Friendly class for all abilities. £30 for eight week block or £5 pay as you go. Please contact us before coming to check the schedule. Contact Emma prior to attending for further details, occasionally […]

Numb Bum

The Wanlockhead Inn Wanlockhead, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Numb Bum is a motorcycle endurance challenge set in Scotland. Ride 1000 from Scotland's highest village - Wanlockhead - and head to the country's most southernly, westerly, northernly and easternly points. Taking photos as you go, you'll try to complete the challenge in 24 hours and finish at the Wanlockhead Inn in time for […]

£35.00

Green Fayre

Vibe 75 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Newton Stewart Initiative and GSA Biosphere are coming together again to host the 3rd annual Green Fayre in Newton Stewart. Held in Vibe 75, Newton Stewart on Saturday May 3rd between 10-2pm this event is to raise awareness of sustainable and environmentally friendly products and organisations in the area supporting the green business/economy. Last year […]

Free

Heritage Exhibition

Kirkbean Village Hall Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkbean Parish Heritage Society, are holding a two day exhibition about the history of our Parish, on the 3rd and 4th of May. The event is being held in Kirkbean Village Hall and entrance is free. Why not come along and enjoy seeing and hearing about the varied and very interesting history of the area.

Free

Family Fun Day

The Jolly Harvester Calside Road, Dumfries

Entertainment for all the family Fundraiser for D&G Sands

Free

I’m A Raver Bingo

Locharbriggs Community Centre Auchencrieff Road North, Locharbriggs, Dumfries and Galloway

Come join us for the ‘Ultimate Bingo Rave’ with amazing & not-so-amazing prizes & plenty of surprises. Expect all your favourite I Am A Raver & party anthems. It promises to be the best Bingo experience you will have! All profits go towards supporting local young people to take part in an International Youth Exchange […]

£20

Kirkcudbright Spring Plant Fair

Kirkcudbright Harbour Square Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom

A glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing fresh ideas and plants for your own spring displays.

Free

Bluebell Day

🌿MAY THE 4th BE WITH US!🌿 Where - Danevale Park What - Bluebell walks along the Dee, 🧁cakes, coffee/tea, beat the goalie ⚽️, facepainting and a scavenger trail! When - May 4th 11am - 3pm Why 💙- under the umbrella of Scotlands Garden Scheme we are opening to raise funds for the wonderful Beavers and […]

£5
Event Series Pop-up Café

Pop-up Café

South Machars Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Scotland, United Kingdom

Tasty light lunches and cakes produced by our volunteer cooks are served every Tuesday from 9.30am -1.30pm. The delicious menu varies every week as some ingredients are donated or foraged - leading to mouth-watering dishes for you to enjoy. Vegan and Vegetarian options available.

Event Series Fiddle Group

Fiddle Group

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Do you enjoy playing the fiddle but need a little guidance, or would like to play in a group? Our fiddle group is perfect for you and meets once a week on a Tuesday at 2pm until 3.30pm. No need to book, just come along! Please contact us before attending as occasionally details may change.

Event Series Craft ‘n’ Chat

Craft ‘n’ Chat

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Our friendly craft group meets every Tuesday at 2pm until 4pm in our cosy Living Room. Everyone is welcome, bring along whatever project you’re working on, have a cuppa and a good natter! Only £2 per person, with centre membership (£6 per year). No need to book, just come along. Please contact us prior to […]

Brew and Blether on VE Day 80

Our Wee Pop Up Shop The Courtyard, behind 93 High Street, Annan

Join us for a cup of tea and a friendly chat on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We'll be in the special exhibition of artworks and artefacts at Our Wee Pop Up Shop in the Courtyard, just off the High Street in Annan. Bring in your memories, or family stories, or just come along […]

Free

The Boswell Children’s Festival

Dumfries House Cumnock, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Boswell Book Festival proudly presents our Children’s Festival of talks, workshops, and free activities for readers of all ages, led by our amazing writers and illustrators – each one an expert in making learning collaborative and fun. We welcome families to join us in the gorgeous grounds of Dumfries House between Saturday 10–Sunday 11 […]

£2 – £3

Cockpits North and Model Show

Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum Spitfire Road, Heathhall, Dumfries and Galloway

Lots of visiting aircraft cockpits come to the museum for visitors to see, with some you can even sit in, like a Lightning jet fighter! Our Model Show promises to be a cracker this year, with exhibitors travelling from far and wide to show their models, whether they are aircraft, armour, naval, cars, fantasy figures, […]

VE Day Grand Picnic

Land behind Lockerbie Ice rink Glasgow Road, Lockerbie

🇬🇧 80th Anniversary of VE Day 🇬🇧 On Saturday 10th of May 11am-2pm, on the land behind Lockerbie Ice Rink, we will be holding a Grand Picnic! 🧺🍰🥪 Bring a picnic along and enjoy: War time music 🎶 A performance by our theatre group 🎭 Lawn games 🎯 RHYO train rides 🚂 We are providing […]

Free

Stewartry SWI Federation Show

Dalbeattie Parish Church Hall Craignair Street, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Come along to Dalbeattie Parish Church & Hall to see our beautiful display of Baking & Handcrafts Open from 1 to 4pm Free Admission Sales Table Bottle Stall Lucky Cards Tea, Coffee & Homemade Bakes served in Hall for £5.00 per person. All welcome Craignair Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4AX

Keys to Confidence Online Training

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Develop a better understanding of your confidence alongside strategies to help you build your inner confidence *Centred around six ‘keys to confidence’, this interactive training will help participants to: *Develop a better understanding of themselves and their own relationship with confidence, including what’s holding them back from achieving their goals *Develop strategies which (with time […]

Heathhall Family Fun Day

Heathhall Community Centre Barnett Road, Heathhall, Dumfries and Galloway

Join us in celebrating the Community Centre's 30th anniversary at our annual Family Fun Day! FREE entry, with lost of entertainment, music and activities at no cost. Other entertainment includes, the rodeo bull, gladiator challenge, axe throwing, kids fairground rides, craft and food stalls and a licensed bar! So much more too! For more information […]

Free

Dumfriesshire SWI Show and Craft Fayre

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries

This will be a display of Dumfriesshire SWI members' work and will also incorporate a craft Fayre. With over 20 local crafters displaying and selling their products. It will be held in Easterbrook Hall Dumfries on Sunday 18th May 2025 10.30-4.30

£3.00

KM Rally 2025

Penpont Princes Street, Penpont, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom +2 more

KM Rally 2025 to be hosted in Mid Nithsdale KPT Development Trust are delighted to once again be staging this year’s Kirkpatrick Macmillan (KM) Rally. The event is a recreational cycling weekend with a wide range of led bike rides held over three days. Fittingly this event takes place in the birthplace of the bicycle, […]

Drum Circle – Friday 1.30-3.30 – Fortnightly

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Join in with a friendly, fun and exciting music session playing African drums. No experience is required, just lots of enthusiasm! FORTNIGHTLY Friday 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Only £2 per person, with centre membership (£6 per year). No need to book, just come along. Please contact us prior to attending as occasionally details may change.

Movie Night – Wicked (PG) 2024 – Friday 23rd May 2025 – 7pm

South Machars Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join us for the showing of Wicked (PG) 2024 - the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, […]

£5

Walk the Walk 2025

Victory Park, Castle Loch, Lochmaben, Lochmaben, Scotland, United Kingdom

This is your chance to 'Walk the Walk' and raise sponsorship money for your own cause or charity. Lockerbie and District Rotary organise the event at no cost to you - so all you need to do is raise your money and join us for laps of the beautiful Castle Loch in Lochmaben. 1 lap […]

Free

Fun Day Dog Show

Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Fun day out for the whole family

Event Series Folk Session

Folk Session

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Friendly, fun Folk Session for musicians and singers of all abilities. Anyone welcome to participate or simply enjoy the music!

Free

Kirkcudbright Kite Picnic

Gartshore Park, Opposite the Swimming Pool, Kirkcudbright The Stell, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom

Come along to Gartshore park in front of the swimming pool, bring a picnic and have a relaxing time watching the enormous kites. There are kites to buy and kites to fly for free. There will be children’s entertainment including Reid’s Amusements, Daffy Dill, face painting, and some food outlets. Come along and enjoy a […]

Free