Weekly Calendar
Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, WhithornTake a look at our weekly calendar of activities to see what's on offer at South Machars Community Centre.
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The Ethical Dairy Farm Tour
Cream O' Galloway Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle DouglasThe Ethical Dairy Farm Tour This event typically lasts 2 hours. This farm tour is led personally by our farmer David Finlay who has pioneered cow-with-calf dairy farming on our farm, harnessing natural systems and using agroecological principles. This event is in-depth and is designed primarily for adults with an interest in the environment, animal […]
Nurture Tots Baby Development Classes
Caledonian Lodge Cluden House, 82 North Street, AnnanJoin our nurturing development classes. Designed to support your baby reach their natural milestones with a friendly, caring ethos at the heart. Take part in baby signing, rhyming songs, baby massage techniques, sensory and exploratory play, support, hot cuppas and biscuits for caregivers. Booking essential. Wednesdays 12.30-1.30 Caledonian Lodge, Annan. Thursdays 10.30-11.30/ 12.30-1.30 at The […]
Warm Space
Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, WhithornThe South Machars Community Centre Living Room will be open as a drop-in Warm Space every Friday where you can enjoy a free hot drink and meet with friends, read a book, play a game or just enjoy our warm cosy room.
Valentines Fayre
McMillan Hall Newton Stewart Dashwood Square, Newton StewartStalls for Valentine’s gift ideas, along with refreshments and snacks. Also try your luck at the bottle stall.
Free
Possible Charity Tree Planting Event in Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie
Williamwood Farm, Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, DG11 3LN Williamwood Farm, Kirtlebridge, LockerbieWould you like to join us in the countryside to plant some trees and show your love to the planet this February? On the 11th and 12th of February UK-based climate charity Possible, partnering with the Nature Friendly Farming Network, will be hosting a tree planting event on Williamwood farm in Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie and would […]
Free
Mosaic Tile- February Half Term
Carlisle Cathedral The Undercroft, Carlisle Cathedral, CarlisleMosaics were first used to decorate floors in ancient buildings. Using small pieces of stone or tiles to create colourful and awesome geometric designs. In this February Half Term activity create your own Mosaic tile. Each tile costs £3.50, families can purchase multiple tiles to design. The session lasts around 1 hour from 10:30-11:30. Due […]
£3.50
Pottery making in Dumfries Museum
Dumfries Museum The Observatory, Rotchell Road, DumfriesClay Works in the museum: have a go at making pottery and use a potter’s wheel Clay Works studio will be setting up a ‘pop up’ pottery experience in Dumfries Museum. Have a go on a potter’s wheel and make a clay bowl using stamps and paints. All items can be fired afterwards and collected […]
Free
Finger Labyrinth- February Half Term
Carlisle Cathedral The Undercroft, Carlisle Cathedral, CarlisleA finger labyrinth is a smaller and more portable version of a full-size labyrinth. Instead of walking, you use your finger to trace through the labyrinth slowly and calmly, focusing all your thoughts and concentration on tracing that path. Finger Labyrinths can be used if you feel sad, worried or stressed. Make your own finger […]
£3
Mrs Burns’ Kitchen
Burns House Burns Street, DumfriesExperience the original kitchen of Robert Burns' home brought to life in this atmospheric and hands-on event. The kitchen was the heart of the home, not just a place for cooking and eating, but a place where gossip was shared, and poems and songs thought out. Discover favourite foods of the poet and the things […]
Free
Glenkens Child Minding Info Event
The Smiddy, Balmaclellan The Smiddy, BalmaclellanGlenkens Community & Arts Trust, in collaboration with the Scottish Child Minding Association, are hosting an Information Event aimed at people interested in becoming Child Minders. Drop in to the Smiddy in Balmaclellan between 4 to 6pm on Monday, 27th February to find out more about what is involved in setting up as a child […]
Free
Produce & Craft Market
Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, WhithornCome along to our fabulous market filled with local stallholders selling their beautiful gifts and products. Enjoy meeting with friends in our famous Pop-Up Cafe and browse the bargains in our Reuse Shop.
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Two in a Barrel Workshop
Quarrymen's Art Centre Hill Street, Creetown, Dumfries and GallowayThe Workshop – Friday 28th April, 3:45pm Let's go on a journey together! An opportunity to build an ensemble and explore teamwork while creatively making a character. Get a free ticket to come and join Ruxy Cantir and Sarah Rose Graber in some exercises used when making Two in a Barrel and their other family […]
Free
Two in a Barrel
Quarrymen's Art Centre Hill Street, Creetown, Dumfries and GallowayTwo lively quirky best friends, Riri and Moku, are confined to a barrel sitting on top of an island of rubbish. They love finding treasures in the vast waste that surrounds them and making up their own world of adventure and imagination. Booking at mass consumerism and the destructive effects (non bio-degradable) waste has on […]
£8 – £12
A Day with Professor Tony Attwood
Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and GallowayThis is a day aimed at parents, individuals, and those that support autistic children and young people. Concession prices for this event are available to families and carers of those with Autism and individuals themselves. Tickets cost £80 for the in-person event with Tony Attwood in Dumfries, and the concession is £30. While tickets to […]
Produce & Craft Market
Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, WhithornCome along to our fabulous market filled with local stallholders selling their beautiful gifts and products. Enjoy meeting with friends in our famous Pop-Up Cafe and browse the bargains in our Reuse Shop.
The Corn Mother and John Barleycorn ~ Celebrating plant and nature spirits for Lammas
Rennaldburn Art House, Eskdalemuir Rennaldburn, Eskdalemuir*five spaces available* July 23rd 2023: plant cyanotypes/fused glass plant inclusions July 30th 2023: fused glass plant inclusions/plant cyanotypes August 6th 2023: fused glass ‘jewels’/plant cyanotypes Here at the lush height of the growing season, honoured by the year’s first harvest festival of Lammas, I’m offering three creative workshops: plant cyanotypes, fused glass plant inclusions […]
£35
The Corn Mother and John Barleycorn ~ Celebrating plant and nature spirits for Lammas
Rennaldburn Art House, Eskdalemuir Rennaldburn, Eskdalemuir*five spaces available* July 23rd 2023: plant cyanotypes/fused glass plant inclusions July 30th 2023: fused glass plant inclusions/plant cyanotypes August 6th 2023: fused glass ‘jewels’/plant cyanotypes Here at the lush height of the growing season, honoured by the year’s first harvest festival of Lammas, I’m offering three creative workshops: plant cyanotypes, fused glass plant inclusions […]
£35
The Corn Mother and John Barleycorn ~ Celebrating plant and nature spirits for Lammas
Rennaldburn Art House, Eskdalemuir Rennaldburn, Eskdalemuir*five spaces available* July 23rd 2023: plant cyanotypes/fused glass plant inclusions July 30th 2023: fused glass plant inclusions/plant cyanotypes August 6th 2023: fused glass ‘jewels’/plant cyanotypes Here at the lush height of the growing season, honoured by the year’s first harvest festival of Lammas, I’m offering three creative workshops: plant cyanotypes, fused glass plant inclusions […]
£35
Fungi Foraging Walk (Summer)
A guided educational mushroom foraging tour in some of Scotlands' best fungi habitat with Jesse Beaman. We'll be focusing on the main edible summer species and how they are safely identified and responsibly foraged with notes on cooking and preserving. Any other interesting mushrooms or edible plants certainly won't be passed by. We'll cover approximately […]