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Event Series Swan Feed

Swan Feed

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

Experience the sights and sounds of swans, ducks and geese at the daily swan feed! Watch the antics of our wonderful whooper swans and listen to a talk by the warden. Learn about their individual characters and incredible annual migration from Iceland. Enjoy from the comfort of our accessible observatory with chances to ask questions. […]

included in admission

Art Deco & Art Nouveau Ceramics

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries

Gorgeous colours, innovative designs: ceramics become mainstream. Join us for a lavishly illustrated talk on the artists who brought ceramics out of the cupboard and into the kitchen. Easterbrook Hall, 10:30 for 11:00. Tickets £10 on the door, or from tasdag.org or dgboxoffice.co.uk. For Zoom attendance, email us on info@tasdag.org.uk by 10 Feb.

£10

From Oars to Outboard

Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Hybrid Hybrid Event

This meeting of Kirkcudbright History Society will be held on Wednesday 12th February at 7.30 pm in the Parish Church Hall, when David Henry will give a talk on the history of Kirkcudbright lifeboat entitled; ’From Oars to Outboards.’ A former member of Kirkcudbright Lifeboat crew he will take you on a passage and steer […]

£3

Love and Porridge

The Devil's Porridge Museum Foulsyke, Eastriggs, Dumfries and Galloway

A community gathering to share love stories including some from H.M. Factory Gretna. You will also be able to enjoy our ‘Love in Wartime’ exhibition which will be on display. Tea or coffee and biscuits will be available after the talk. A free event. Visitors and families of all ages are welcome to attend! Booking […]

Free

Waking The Witch

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries… At the height of the persecutions, at least 78 people were accused of witchcraft, with many more affected in the wider region. Join award-winning storytellers, Mostly Ghostly, as they reawaken a collection of historical, thought-provoking accounts, through layers of […]

£14.00 – £46.00

A Year in the Walled Garden at Threave

Haugh of Urr Village Hall Main Street, Haugh of Urr, Dumfries and Galloway

NTS Threave’s Victorian walled garden has produced fruit, vegetables and cut flowers since it was built in 1872. The club is delighted to welcome ‘walled-gardener’ Helen Dewey, who will be giving a presentation on its management throughout the seasons. Helen is a former trainee of the Threave School of Heritage Gardening. Visitors are always welcome […]

An Evening with author DV Bishop

Church Hall, Lochancroft Lane, Wigtown New Road, Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway

Author DV Bishop has had such a varied and interesting career spanning sci-fi (Judge Dredd and Doctor Who) to historical fiction. His latest novel in the Cesare Aldo series - A Divine Fury, published by Pan MacMillan, is out in paperback this month. You are invited to an audience with this talented author hosted by […]

Free

Luisa Hendry The Geology of Scotland

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries

Geologist Luisa spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

Free – £15

Kirkcudbright Ghost Walk

Stewartry Museum St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright

Meet your ghostly guides in the atmospheric Artist’s Town of Kirkcudbright, where a chilling new ghost tour lurks in the shadows. Immerse yourself in the town’s hidden histories; from the dark stain of the witch trials to lives claimed by the hangman's rope, curious customs and legends of the sea to the ethereal other world […]

£14.00 – £46.00

Equality and Diversity Online Training

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Develop an understanding of equality, diversity, intersectionality and allyship. Find out more about: *Key concepts of equality, diversity, inclusion, intersectionality and allyship *Developing a deeper understanding beyond dictionary definitions *Understanding these in your own organisation *Building your knowledge and confidence in the use of language Recommended for professionals, volunteers, activists or community members You will […]

Safeguarding Online Training

Virtual Event Virtual Event

An introduction to safeguarding of children, young people, and adults at risk. This interactive training is an introduction to safeguarding of children, young people, and adults at risk. Through this training, participants will develop a greater understanding of: *Who may be vulnerable within your practice-based situation *The types of harm which may affect vulnerable people […]

Discover WWT Caerlaverock: A Window onto our Work

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

An afternoon of talks from experts, stakeholders and WWT Caerlaverock staff. Gain an insight into our work and in the tea break, enjoy chatting to the speakers and other attendees. Date: Friday 28th March Time: 1pm - 4pm Tickets: £5 per person This event is part of Goodbye to the Geese.

£5